Finance Manager

Arab Orient Insurance Brokers; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arab Orient Insurance Brokers seeks a Finance Manager to oversee the company’s financial operations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance in the insurance sector. The role reports to the General Manager and emphasizes strategic financial planning and operational efficiency.

The candidate will lead a finance team, ensure IFRS accuracy, manage tax filings under Qatar laws, maintain internal controls, and provide strategic insights for decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of finance or accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within the financial or insurance sector.
• Solid understanding of Qatar tax laws and financial regulatory frameworks.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and complex financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing financial operations.
• Expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and QCB compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Suites.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance with IFRS and industry-specific accounting standards.
• Handle complex accounting transactions, reconciliations, and reporting for financial or insurance sector operations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Supervise and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filing in accordance with Qatar's tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls and risk management procedures.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the General Manager to support business decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure full compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations set by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), including policy implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

AML compliance

Leadership

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Manager with proven experience in financial institutions and/or the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations, including complex accounting transactions, financial reporting, regulatory compliance (including tax and AML), and team leadership. This position reports directly to the General Manager and plays a key role in strategic financial planning and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance with IFRS and industry-specific accounting standards.


• Handle complex accounting transactions, reconciliations, and reporting for financial or insurance sector operations.


• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.


• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.


• Supervise and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.


• Ensure timely and accurate tax filing in accordance with Qatar's tax laws and regulatory requirements.


• Maintain and enforce internal controls and risk management procedures.


• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, regulators, and stakeholders.


• Provide strategic financial insights to the General Manager to support business decisions.


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.


• Ensure full compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations set by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), including policy implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.


• Minimum 5 years of finance or accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within the financial or insurance sector.


• Solid understanding of Qatar tax laws and financial regulatory frameworks.


• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and complex financial reporting.


• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing financial operations.


• Expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and QCB compliance.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Suites.


• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.