Chief Financial Officer, Qatar

Linum Consult Ltd; Doha; On-site; QAR 546,000 - 729,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Doha to manage overall financial operations for a multimillion-dollar business. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in financial management, a strong educational background in Finance or Accounting, and fluency in both English and Arabic. Experience in the real estate sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years’ experience in financial management, with the last 5 years in a similar position of responsibility.
• Experience implementing digital ERP processes into large-scale organisations.
• Familiarity with Qatari corporate and tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overall financial management of the company's multimillion $ business.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, taxation, and treasury.
• Develop and implement financial strategies and capital structuring.

Skills

Financial management

Corporate governance

Leadership

Fluent in English and Arabic

Knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Professional qualification (CFA, CMA, CA, or ACCA)

Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Market-leading ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Job description

Linum Consult’s client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer with a background in the Real Estate sector to join their team in Doha.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acting as the business partner to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for the overall financial management of the company’s multimillion $ business in Qatar.
• Overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, taxation, treasury, financing, insurance, financial planning, and analysis
• Developing and maintaining the highest standard of corporate governance, compliance and internal control
• Ensuring the adoption of the company’s policies, procedures, and systems, as well as complying with local laws and regulations
• Developing and implementing an effective and sustainable financial strategy and capital structuring of the business
• Providing high quality, reliable and transparent management information for decision-making to ensure a sound performance management framework
• Ensuring the effective leadership of the finance function, and provide career direction, progression, and coaching for the finance team

PROFILE

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Administration, with a professional qualification such as CFA, CMA, CA, or ACCA
• Ideally have a master’s degree in Finance and/or Business Administration
• At least 15 years’ experience in financial management, with the last 5 years in a similar position of responsibility
• Familiarity with market-leading ERP systems and Financial Planning and Consolidation systems (Oracle preferred)
• Experience of implementing digital ERP processes into a large-scale organisation would be an added advantage
• Familiarity with Qatari corporate and tax laws and regulations
• Good knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Previously worked for large international companies within multicultural business environments with the ability to manage local stakeholders and government authorities
• Ideally have experience working for a Big4 company in the field of Audit, Tax, and Assurance
• General working knowledge of the real estate industry

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you fulfil the minimum requirements stipulated by our client and are confidentially interested in applying, then please drop Linum Consult a line with a copy of your CV and contact details to [e-mail] for the attention of Francis Ryan.