Group Financial Controller (GFC001)

Foreground LLC; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Doha is seeking a Group Financial Controller to enhance financial governance as they move to a more institutionalized model. This role involves overseeing group accounting, financial controls, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ideal for a seasoned finance professional with a background in the GCC and strong IFRS knowledge.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience.
• 5 years in a group financial controller or reporting role within the GCC.
• Experience in audit/advisory from a Big Four firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide financial consolidation and compliance with IFRS.
• Oversee accounting and internal control functions.
• Coordinate external audits and manage regulatory filings.

Skills

IFRS

Financial Control

Consolidation

Team Building

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

CA

ACCA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a regional investment and operating group headquartered in Doha to appoint a commercially astute and governance-mindedGroup Financial Controller. This senior finance leadership role comes at a time when the group is moving from founder-led accounting to a more institutionalized model integrating multiple legal entities, maturing internal controls, and preparing for regional growth across healthcare, real estate, and industrial holdings.

Role Purpose

To oversee the groups accounting and financial control framework, leading consolidation, audit readiness, policy alignment, and reporting standardization across business units and jurisdictions. The Group Financial Controller will serve as the CFOs operational right hand and play a vital role in enhancing the integrity of financial data used by executive leadership and shareholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual group-wide financial consolidation, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and alignment with external audit requirements.
• Oversee all accounting, ledger management, and internal control functions across group entities in Qatar and neighboring markets.
• Coordinate external audits, liaise with Big Four firms, and ensure all regulatory filings, board submissions, and tax filings are completed on time.
• Standardize accounting policies across subsidiaries, ensuring consistent recognition of revenue, costs, assets, and provisions.
• Implement group-wide financial controls to prevent leakage, enforce segregation of duties, and ensure compliance with Qatari tax and legal standards.
• Lead cash flow planning, working capital analysis, and treasury oversight working closely with operations and investment teams.
• Evaluate and implement ERP or accounting system upgrades, supporting a transition from legacy desktop software to scalable platforms.
• Support the CFO in developing board reports, investor dashboards, and scenario modeling tools to enhance financial transparency and agility.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience with a minimum of 5 years in a group financial controller or group reporting role within the GCC.
• Big Four background in audit or advisory followed by in-house experience is highly desirable.
• Strong experience with IFRS, group consolidation, and financial control frameworks in multi-entity organizations.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, or ACCA are essential.
• Hands-on ERP experience (preferably Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics) and ability to lead financial systems improvement projects.

Preferred Skills & Traits

• Meticulous attention to detail combined with commercial fluency and executive communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building experience across multicultural finance teams.
• Fluent in English; working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• High personal integrity and a principled approach to financial governance.