Assistant Financial Controller - Finance Leadership & Impact

The Ned & Ned's Club; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

21 calendar days annual leave

11 paid public holidays

Private medical insurance

End of service benefits

Complimentary meals at Neddy’s

Exclusive hotel and dining rates

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition programmes

Iconic Doha workplace

Job summary

The Ned Doha, a luxury destination in Doha, seeks an experienced Finance leader to oversee daily accounting operations, closing, budgeting, cash flow, payroll, and compliance. You will supervise the Finance team, ensure robust internal controls, and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Join a high-profile hospitality group known for a tax-free salary and exceptional employee benefits, including generous leave, private medical insurance, and

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing and compliance with The Ned Doha's financial policies and procedures.
• Review and approve daily journal entries, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation and authorizations before posting.
• Review daily Income Audit checklists and revenue reports, ensuring accuracy, timely distribution and escalation of discrepancies to the Director of Finance.
• Ensure daily and weekly accounting transactions are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Maintain effective internal controls and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate monthly and year-end financial closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring outstanding items are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Prepare weekly financial reports, including The Ned P&L and bank balance updates.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and P&L reports for departmental and management review.
• Coordinate monthly P&L review meetings with Heads of Departments and finalise reports for the Director of Finance and Managing Director.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly group consolidated financial reporting with the Finance team and TMF audit team.
• Assist the Director of Finance in preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasts and financial projections.
• Coordinate departmental input and ensure timely completion of forecasting and budgeting requirements.
• Analyse financial performance against budget, forecast and prior-year results, highlighting significant variances.
• Support Heads of Departments in understanding financial performance and making informed operational decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved profitability.
• Review cash collections, bank deposits and General Cashier activities to ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Oversee weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and update cash flow projections, monitoring anticipated receipts, payments and available funds.
• Coordinate supplier payment planning and fund allocation based on cash availability and operational priorities.
• Review Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ageing regularly, escalating critical outstanding balances to the Director of Finance.
• Coordinate monthly payroll processing with the Paymaster, ensuring accuracy and timely submission for approval.
• Review payroll calculations, adjustments and supporting documentation before final authorization.
• Review weekly cost control flash reports and highlight significant variances requiring management attention.
• Monitor departmental expenses and support effective cost management in line with approved budgets.
• Coordinate annual external audits, ensuring timely preparation of financial schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the timely completion of audited financial statements.
• Coordinate with tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of annual income tax returns.
• Ensure monthly Withholding Tax declarations and settlements are completed within the applicable deadlines.
• Ensure overseas contracts are declared to the General Tax Authority in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Review management and contractual fee calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant Management Agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local legislation, statutory requirements and corporate financial reporting obligations.
• Supervise and support Finance team members in the effective execution of their daily responsibilities.
• Ensure appropriate task allocation, staff scheduling and cross-training to maintain operational continuity.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of all Finance functions to provide support and cover critical responsibilities when required.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement within the Finance department.
• Support the Director of Finance in the overall management of Finance operations and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Act on behalf of the Director of Finance during their absence, within the established delegation of authority.
• Maintain effective communication with Heads of Departments and Management on financial matters and operational requirements.
• Promptly escalation significant financial discrepancies, compliance concerns and potential risks to the Director of Finance.
• Undertake additional Finance-related responsibilities assigned by the Director of Finance in accordance with business requirements.

Job description

The Ned Doha, a luxury destination in Doha, seeks an experienced Finance leader to oversee daily accounting operations, closing, budgeting, cash flow, payroll, and compliance. You will supervise the Finance team, ensure robust internal controls, and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Join a high-profile hospitality group known for a tax-free salary and exceptional employee benefits, including generous leave, private medical insurance, and