Head of Finance

United Development Company (UDC); Doha; On-site; QAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

United Development Company (UDC) in Doha is seeking a finance manager to oversee payroll, purchasing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should possess an advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, along with at least five years of relevant experience. Key skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, utility billing systems, and strong analytical capabilities. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring compliance with UDC and Qatar’s accounting principles.

Qualifications

• At least five years similar experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead and control finance section activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and requirements.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Utility billing system knowledge

Investment and treasury functions

Record-keeping techniques

Budget preparation and control

Generally accepted accounting principles

High degree of mathematical literacy

Strong analytical skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

To plan, organize, lead and control the finance section activities including payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgetary and financial reporting and utility accounting, billing and collection, whilst assuring that managerial and financial accounting activities comply with generally accepted accounting principles and with UDC and the State of Qatar’s accounting requirements and prescriptions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance field, preferably CA, CFM.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Preferably facilities management experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Utility billing system knowledge.
• Investment and treasury functions and activities.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Generally accepted accounting principles.
• High degree of mathematical literacy.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to show good interpersonal skills with partners.
• At least five years similar experience.

About The Company

United Development Company (UDC) was established in July 1999 as one of the leading private sector shareholding companies in the State of Qatar and the Middle East, and has been listed on the Doha Securities Market since June 2003.

UDC’s mission is to identify and invest in long‑term projects contributing to Qatar’s growth and providing good shareholder value. The company has an authorized share capital of QR 1.072.5 billion (US $294 million), a market capitalization of US$ 902MM and total assets of US$ 1,131 MM.

From day one, the company’s mandate and mission has been to become a cornerstone of the development of Qatar, creating lasting value and maximizing returns for partners and shareholders.