Finance Manager

Qatar Charity; Qatar; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Charity is seeking a Field Financial Manager to lead financial management across international field offices. Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, controls, audits, and strategic financial planning, ensuring compliance with policies and local regulations.

Ideal candidates have a degree in accounting/finance with professional certifications and at least 6 years in financial management within humanitarian or nonprofit sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.
• Excellent English language skills; Arabic, French or any additional languages are an asset.
• Experience in humanitarian, development, nonprofit, or international organizations is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, financial controls, and audit coordination.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial management software.
• Experience managing multicultural teams and working in complex operational environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual budgets in alignment with strategic objectives and operational plans
• Monitor budget implementation and financial performance providing periodic reports and recommendations
• Ensure the accuracy of accounting records and compliance with approved financial policies accounting standards and local regulations
• Prepare financial statements annual accounts and year-end financial closures
• Oversee all accounting and financial operations within the field office
• Analyze costs expenditures operational results and financial performance against approved plans and budgets
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for headquarters donors and other stakeholders
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls and risk management mechanisms
• Ensure implementation of financial directives and procedures issued by headquarters
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure proper documentation is maintained
• Prepare audit files and support audit processes and financial reviews
• Oversee inventory management cash operations and asset registration
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for office assets and properties where applicable
• Review financial obligations project balances guarantees surpluses and deficits and recommend corrective actions
• Supervise and develop accounting staff within the field office
• Participate in procurement and tender committees as required
• Support senior management with financial analysis forecasts and strategic recommendations

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Audit coordination

ERP systems

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Financial Management

CPA/CMA/ACCA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified Field Financial Manager to join Qatar Charity s international operations The successful candidate may be assigned to one of Qatar Charity s field offices worldwide and will play a key role in ensuring sound financial management effective financial control compliance and strategic financial planning The Field Financial Manager is responsible for providing financial leadership and oversight supporting decision-making through financial analysis ensuring compliance with organizational policies and local regulations and safeguarding the organization s financial resources assets and investments

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual budgets in alignment with strategic objectives and operational plans
• Monitor budget implementation and financial performance providing periodic reports and recommendations
• Ensure the accuracy of accounting records and compliance with approved financial policies accounting standards and local regulations
• Prepare financial statements annual accounts and year-end financial closures
• Oversee all accounting and financial operations within the field office
• Analyze costs expenditures operational results and financial performance against approved plans and budgets
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for headquarters donors and other stakeholders
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls and risk management mechanisms
• Ensure implementation of financial directives and procedures issued by headquarters
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure proper documentation is maintained
• Prepare audit files and support audit processes and financial reviews
• Oversee inventory management cash operations and asset registration
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for office assets and properties where applicable
• Review financial obligations project balances guarantees surpluses and deficits and recommend corrective actions
• Supervise and develop accounting staff within the field office
• Participate in procurement and tender committees as required
• Support senior management with financial analysis forecasts and strategic recommendations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial management and accounting expertise
• Budget planning forecasting and financial analysis
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and financial controls
• Risk management and compliance awareness
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organizational and reporting abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel
• Experience using ERP and financial management systems

Additional Information

• The selected candidate may be assigned to any Qatar Charity field office worldwide based on organizational needs
• The role requires a high degree of flexibility adaptability and willingness to work in diverse cultural and operational contexts
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.
• Excellent English language skills; Arabic, French or any additional languages are an asset.
• Experience in humanitarian, development, nonprofit, or international organizations is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, financial controls, and audit coordination.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial management software.
• Experience managing multicultural teams and working in complex operational environments is an advantage.
• Willingness to be assigned to any Qatar Charity field office worldwide.