Financial Director

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding invites applications for a Finance Director – Controlling & Reporting to lead the Group's financial controlling, consolidation, statutory and management reporting across UCCH and PIH affiliates, ensuring IFRS compliance and timely insights for strategic decisions.

The role oversees month-end close, statutory reporting, and governance of group reporting for EPC, construction, trading, and other units, with a focus on internal controls and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA/ACCA/CA certification mandatory.
• MBA in Finance or related discipline preferred.
• IFRS Certification or advanced technical accounting qualifications preferred.
• Big 4 audit background strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for UCCH and affiliates.
• Oversee IFRS compliance, accounting policies, and governance across the Group.
• Manage statutory/regulatory reporting and external audits.
• Drive month-end/year-end close, accuracy, and reporting timeliness.
• Oversee EPC/contract accounting, revenue recognition, and project profitability.
• Develop management reporting packs for Board and senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop the Group Reporting & Controlling team.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Consolidation

EPC contract accounting

Management reporting

Audit & governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Finance Director – Controlling & Reporting

Finance Director - Controlling & Reporting is responsible for leading the Group's financial controlling, consolidation, statutory reporting, and management reporting functions across UCC Holding (UCCH) and affiliated entities, including Power International Holding (PIH) businesses. The role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of consolidated financial reporting while providing executive management with timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

The incumbent will oversee group-wide financial close processes, IFRS compliance, financial controls, and reporting governance across contracting, EPC, construction, supply chain, and trading businesses operating within a diversified holding company structure.

Key Responsibilities

Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for UCCH and related entities.
• Manage the consolidation of multiple subsidiaries, joint ventures, and affiliated entities in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure accurate elimination entries, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Oversee group reporting submissions and executive-level reporting requirements.

Financial Controlling

• Establish and strengthen financial monitoring and control frameworks across all business units.
• Review business performance, profitability, financial risks, and balance sheet integrity.
• Monitor key financial indicators and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Drive consistency in accounting policies and reporting practices across the Group.

Statutory & Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Oversee annual external audits and coordinate with auditors on group reporting requirements.
• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Support tax, audit, and compliance-related reporting requirements.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely submission of financial results and management reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to shorten reporting timelines and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Review significant accounting judgments and technical accounting matters.

EPC & Contract Accounting

• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of EPC and construction contracts.
• Oversee revenue recognition under IFRS standards, including percentage-of-completion methodologies.
• Monitor project profitability, contract assets, claims, variations, and provisions.
• Review project financial performance and contract accounting compliance.

Management Reporting

• Prepare executive management reporting packs for the Board, CFO, and senior leadership.
• Present financial performance analysis, trends, risks, and recommendations.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and performance dashboards for business units.
• Provide insights into profitability, cash flow, working capital, and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Group Reporting and Controlling team.
• Partner with Business Unit Finance Heads, Operations, Commercial, and Executive Management.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and financial excellence.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional Qualifications (Mandatory)

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), or CA (Chartered Accountant).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA in Finance or related discipline.
• IFRS Certification or advanced technical accounting qualifications.

Experience

• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Audit, or Financial Controlling.
• Significant experience within diversified holding groups, multinational organizations, or large corporate environments.
• Experience supporting Construction, EPC, Infrastructure, Contracting, Trading, or Industrial businesses.
• Big 4 audit background is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience at Audit Manager level within a Big 4 auditing firm.
• Proven leadership experience managing large finance and reporting teams.
• Experience dealing with executive management, boards, and audit committees.

Industry Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of IFRS and complex group consolidation requirements.
• Strong understanding of EPC, contracting, and construction accounting principles.
• Expertise in percentage-of-completion revenue recognition for long-term contracts.
• Familiarity with commodity trading revenue recognition and gross margin reporting.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and reporting requirements for diversified holding company structures.
• Understanding of internal controls, governance, and audit frameworks.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• IFRS Financial Reporting & Consolidation.
• Group Financial Statements Preparation.
• EPC Contract Accounting & Revenue Recognition.
• Financial Controlling & Performance Management.
• Audit & Regulatory Compliance.
• Financial Analysis and Variance Reporting.
• Consolidation Systems and ERP Platforms (SAP preferred).
• Financial Governance & Internal Controls.
• Management Reporting and Board Reporting.
• Corporate Accounting and Statutory Reporting.

Leadership Skills

• Finance Team Leadership and Development.
• Strategic Financial Planning.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Executive Presentation Skills.
• Change Management.
• Decision-Making and Problem Solving.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of month-end and year-end close.
• Accuracy of consolidated financial statements.
• Compliance with IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Audit findings and remediation effectiveness.
• Quality and timeliness of management reporting.
• Group-wide financial control effectiveness.
• Reduction in reporting cycle timelines.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and executive reporting quality.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• CPA / ACCA / CA Qualified
• 12-15+ years in Group Reporting & Financial Controlling
• Big 4 Audit Background with Audit Manager Experience
• Strong IFRS Consolidation Expertise
• EPC / Construction Accounting Experience
• Percentage-of-Completion Revenue Recognition Expertise
• Commodity Trading Revenue Recognition Knowledge
• Holding Company & Multi-Entity Consolidation Experience
• SAP and Enterprise Reporting Systems Exposure
• Strong Leadership and Executive Presentation Skills