Financial Controller (mid‑senior)

Description

Summary: Lead financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls to drive financial performance and process improvements, partnering with leadership. Highlights: 1. Lead financial operations, reporting, and budgeting 2. Partner with leadership to drive financial performance 3. Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff **Financial Controller (Mid–Senior) — Job Description** **Summary** * Lead the month‑end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and control environment for the business; partner with leadership to drive financial performance, compliance, and process improvements. **Core responsibilities** * Financial reporting: Prepare and oversee timely monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory and management financial statements; ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger. * Month‑end close: Own end‑to‑end month‑end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet reviews. * Budgeting \& forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecast cycles; prepare variance analysis and scenario modelling to inform leadership decisions. * Controls \& compliance: Design, document, and enforce internal controls (SOX where applicable); support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting. * Cash \& working capital management: Monitor cash flow, manage bank relationships, optimize working capital (AR, AP, inventory), and oversee treasury activities where applicable. * Financial analysis \& business partnering: Provide actionable analysis on P\&L drivers, cost control initiatives, margin improvement, and capital expenditure requests; partner with operations and functional leaders. * Policy \& process improvement: Develop and implement accounting policies, streamline financial processes, and drive automation to improve accuracy and efficiency. * Team leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff; set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and build a high‑performing finance team. * Systems \& ERP: Maintain and optimize ERP finance modules, lead finance system implementations or upgrades, and ensure data integrity across systems. * Tax \& statutory: Coordinate statutory accounts preparation, tax provision support, and liaise with external advisors for compliance. * Ad hoc projects: Lead or support M\&A integrations, business case modelling, cost transformation projects, and finance transformation initiatives. **Typical duties (day‑to‑day)** * Oversee daily accounting operations and resolve complex accounting issues. * Drive month‑end close checklist and sign off key reconciliations. * Prepare management packs and present financial results to senior leadership. * Review and approve journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet movements. * Monitor cash position and forecast short‑term liquidity needs. * Coach accounting team, allocate workload, and ensure training/coverage. * Liaise with auditors and provide necessary schedules/documentation. * Implement process improvements and automation opportunities (e.g., RPA, ERP features). * Evaluate internal control gaps and remediate deficiencies. * Support strategic initiatives with financial modelling and scenario analysis. **Required qualifications** * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification required (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent). * Experience: 5–8\+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or controller‑type role; experience in mid‑market or multi‑entity environments preferred. * Technical skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS (specify local standard), consolidated financial reporting, tax provision basics, and intercompany accounting. * Systems: Proven experience with ERP/financial systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage) and advanced Excel skills; exposure to BI/FP\&A tools a plus. * Controls: Experience with SOX/controls framework, audit readiness, and implementing internal controls. * Soft skills: Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and attention to detail. **Preferred qualifications** * Experience managing multi‑entity consolidations, foreign currency accounting, or international tax considerations. * Prior exposure to M\&A, integrations, or finance transformation projects. * Familiarity with treasury operations and banking covenants. * Advanced certifications or MBA. **Working conditions** * Office or hybrid environment; standard business hours with occasional extended hours during close, audits, or critical projects. * May require limited travel for group reporting, audits, or integrations. Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent Pay: QAR321\.15 \- QAR689\.10 per hour Work Location: In person