13 Chief Financial Officers jobs in Qatar

Ably Resources Ltd is supporting a leading organisation within Qatar’s energy sector in their search for a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join their team in Doha.

This is a key appointment within the finance function, responsible for the preparation and consolidation of financial statements and tax declarations for a portfolio of privatized entities. The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in line with international accounting standards and regulatory expectations.

• Prepare stand-alone and consolidated quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Deliver accurate monthly income statements for internal review and management decision-making
• Liaise with external auditors, internal auditors, board audit committees, and tax authorities during audit cycles
• Lead preparation of annual tax declarations and ensure full compliance with statutory responsibilities
• Develop 5-year consolidated cash flow forecasts to support dividend planning and strategic investment decisions
• Provide accounting and tax-related advice across the group’s subsidiaries and affiliates
• Prepare quarterly SAP-based consolidated reporting and enhance internal financial control processes
• Contribute to policy and procedure development in relation to financial reporting and governance

• Degree-qualified in Accounting or Finance
• Recognised professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in a similar senior reporting role
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, tax compliance, internal financial controls, and SAP
• Advanced Excel user with solid presentation and communication skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage

This role offers a competitive, tax-free salary and a chance to work within one of the region’s most reputable and established organisations. The position suits individuals with a high level of technical accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Job Summary and Purpose

Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency in financial processes by providing accurate & timely financial reports, analyzing annual budget while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations at entity and consolidated level. Lead project financial analysis for cost optimization, business development opportunities, organizational structuring and other Nakilat defined corporate initiatives.

• Financial Reporting
• Lead the quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP.
• Present entity level performance on CFO's quarterly review meeting.
• Prepare quarterly Management & Board report with variance analysis and commentary.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review, and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances, in collaboration with FP&R team, as needed.

• Planning
• Lead annual budget activity by seeking relevant information and explanations from budget owners.
• Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations.
• Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board.
• Provide current year forecast for Management review on a quarterly basis.
• Provide medium term forecast with sensitive analysis for Management to understand Company's medium-term outlook
• View the budgets and forecasts from an organizational vantage point to analyze cost drivers and offer recommendations.
• Present detailed analysis of G&A, manpower costs and capex for annual planning and quarterly MIS reviews.
• Coordinate with organizational departments to prepare and analyze cost allocations (service fees, management fees, cost distribution etc.).

• Due Diligence and Projects
• Lead Nakilat growth projects (asset acquisition, long term projections, joint venture initiatives etc.) on behalf of the Finance department by providing insights on risk, reporting, cashflow etc.
• Lead the preparation of financial reports for commercial opportunities, contract renewals, refinancing, lease renewals etc. by clearly providing potential impacts on Nakilat's financial position (pro forma financial statements) and giving relevant recommendations.
• Act as finance expert on internal project and structure costing exercises.
• Obtain input from all Nakilat functions to deliver vessel management fee charges on an annual basis.
• Submit Nakilat's segment structure and model for senior management review.

• Internal Controls
• Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure internal controls are in alignment with RCM, ICOFR testing and remediation actions.
• Ensure following existing control policies.

• Investor Relations
• Support Investor Relations team on Nakilat's Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports / information to various regulatory authorities (QFMA, QSE, Statistics Dept. etc.).

• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field
• Specialized certificates are preferred, qualified or partly qualified e.g. ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA.
• Experience
• 6 - 10 years of related experience in a similar position with reputable MNC, preferably in a similar industry or Oil and Gas.
• Job Specific Skills
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (International Financial Reporting Standards), cost accounting and management reporting.
• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical/analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions.
• Advanced experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience working with organizational costing/allocation models to properly analyze the main driving factors of change and variances year over year.

Overview

Job Summary and Purpose

Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency in financial processes by providing accurate & timely financial reports, analyzing annual budget while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations at entity and consolidated level. Lead project financial analysis for cost optimization, business development opportunities, organizational structuring and other Nakilat defined corporate initiatives.

• Financial Reporting
• Lead the quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP.
• Present entity level performance on CFO’s quarterly review meeting.
• Prepare quarterly Management & Board report with variance analysis and commentary.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review, and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances, in collaboration with FP&R team, as needed.

• Planning
• Lead annual budget activity by seeking relevant information and explanations from budget owners.
• Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations.
• Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board.
• Provide current year forecast for Management review on a quarterly basis.
• Provide medium term forecast with sensitive analysis for Management to understand Company’s medium-term outlook
• View the budgets and forecasts from an organizational vantage point to analyze cost drivers and offer recommendations.
• Present detailed analysis of G&A, manpower costs and capex for annual planning and quarterly MIS reviews.
• Coordinate with organizational departments to prepare and analyze cost allocations (service fees, management fees, cost distribution etc.).

• Due Diligence and Projects
• Lead Nakilat growth projects (asset acquisition, long term projections, joint venture initiatives etc.) on behalf of the Finance department by providing insights on risk, reporting, cashflow etc.
• Lead the preparation of financial reports for commercial opportunities, contract renewals, refinancing, lease renewals etc. by clearly providing potential impacts on Nakilat’s financial position (pro forma financial statements) and giving relevant recommendations.
• Act as finance expert on internal project and structure costing exercises.
• Obtain input from all Nakilat functions to deliver vessel management fee charges on an annual basis.
• Submit Nakilat’s segment structure and model for senior management review.

• Internal Controls
• Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure internal controls are in alignment with RCM, ICOFR testing and remediation actions.
• Ensure following existing control policies.

• Investor Relations
• Support Investor Relations team on Nakilat’s Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports / information to various regulatory authorities (QFMA, QSE, Statistics Dept. etc.).

• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field
• Specialized certificates are preferred, qualified or partly qualified e.g. ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA.
• Experience
• 6 – 10 years of related experience in a similar position with reputable MNC, preferably in a similar industry or Oil and Gas.
• Job Specific Skills
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (International Financial Reporting Standards), cost accounting and management reporting.
• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical/analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions.
• Advanced experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience working with organizational costing/allocation models to properly analyze the main driving factors of change and variances year over year.

Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency in financial processes by providing accurate & timely financial reports, analyzing annual budget while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations at entity and consolidated level. Lead project financial analysis for cost optimization, business development opportunities, organizational structuring and other Nakilat defined corporate initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

Financial Reporting

1. Lead the quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated financial statements within required timeline.

2. Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with IFRS & US GAAP.

3. Present entity level performance on CFO's quarterly review meeting.

4. Prepare quarterly Management & Board report with variance analysis and commentary.

5. Coordinate with external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review, and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

6. Provide monthly OPEX cost report for Fleet Dept. to comment on variances, in collaboration with FP&R team, as needed.

Planning

7. Lead annual budget activity by seeking relevant information and explanations from budget owners.

8. Prepare entity level annual budget with analysis & explanations.

9. Prepare financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board.

10. Provide current year forecast for Management review on a quarterly basis.

11. Provide medium term forecast with sensitive analysis for Management to understand Company's medium-term outlook

12. View the budgets and forecasts from an organizational vantage point to analyze cost drivers and offer recommendations.

13. Present detailed analysis of G&A, manpower costs and capex for annual planning and quarterly MIS reviews.

14. Coordinate with organizational departments to prepare and analyze cost allocations (service fees, management fees, cost distribution etc.).

Due Diligence and Projects

15. Lead Nakilat growth projects (asset acquisition, long term projections, joint venture initiatives etc.) on behalf of the Finance department by providing insights on risk, reporting, cashflow etc.

16. Lead the preparation of financial reports for commercial opportunities, contract renewals, refinancing, lease renewals etc. by clearly providing potential impacts on Nakilat's financial position (pro forma financial statements) and giving relevant recommendations.

17. Act as finance expert on internal project and structure costing exercises.

18. Obtain input from all Nakilat functions to deliver vessel management fee charges on an annual basis.

19. Submit Nakilat's segment structure and model for senior management review.

Internal Controls

20. Co-ordinate with External Auditor to ensure internal controls are in alignment with RCM, ICOFR testing and remediation actions.

21. Ensure following existing control policies.

Investor Relations

22. Support Investor Relations team on Nakilat's Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities.

23. Ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports / information to various regulatory authorities (QFMA, QSE, Statistics Dept. etc.).

Customer Centricity - Advanced

Solution Oriented - Advanced

Interactive Communication - Advanced

Collaboration & Team Work - Advanced

Financial Risk Management - Practitioner

Achievement Oriented - Intermediate

Audit Management - Practitioner

Financial Reporting & Compliance - Expert

Financial Planning and Budgeting - Expert

Drive Vision - Intermediate

Professional Accounting Standards - Specialist

Empower & Nurture Talent - Intermediate

Financial Analysis - Expert

Inventory and Fixed Assets Administration - Practitioner

General Accounting Processes - Specialist

Accounting Policies & Procedures - Specialist

Tax Strategy, Planning & Compliance - Practitioner

Management Reporting - Expert

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field
• Specialized certificates are preferred, qualified or partly qualified e.g. ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA.

Experience:

• 6 – 10 years of related experience in a similar position with reputable MNC, preferably in a similar industry or Oil and Gas.

Job Specific Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (International Financial Reporting Standards), cost accounting and management reporting.
• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical/analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions.
• Advanced experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience working with organizational costing/allocation models to properly analyze the main driving factors of change and variances year over year.

Department: Financial Planning & Reporting

City: 1101

Job Segment: Business Development, QA, Quality Assurance, ERP, SAP, Sales, Technology, Quality

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The Company

Our client is a major global conglomerate with a growing presence in Qatar. Their commitment to expansion is due to the continued developments and progress in Doha, and the clear vision of what is to come in the next few years. Their commercial area focuses on business services and they are the leader in their field of expertise.

The Role

This role will be based in Doha, Qatar, and will focus on three main areas, these being:

1. Business development
2. Execution
3. Team management

1. Qualified Accountant (mandatory)
2. Strong experience working in the Transaction Services division of a Big 4 or equivalent firm
3. Currently based in the GCC
4. Perfectly fluent in English (Native Arabic speaker is a plus)

The role will require the Manager of Audit to create an Audit Strategy, execute the Audit and present the findings to the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Performing company-wide annual risk assessments and preparation and execution of the annual audit plans.
2. Document systems, processes, risks, and controls using narratives and/or flowcharts.
3. Perform assignments related to regulatory compliance and financial auditing.
4. Identify errors and control deficiencies. Understand and communicate the downstream impact on the business of control deficiencies. Identify and recommend cost savings and improvement opportunities. Assist management with the development of corrective action plans and follow-up on completion of corrective action plans.
5. Execute internal audit procedures, schedules, priorities, and programs for achieving audit objectives and goals.
6. Communicate with the audit customer to gain an understanding of the area being reviewed. Obtain input and advise management of findings and barriers throughout the project.
7. Prepare audit reports focusing on the quality, usefulness, and accuracy of the information being presented.
8. Continually refine and communicate audit plan objectives to mitigate risks to ensure ongoing compliance.
9. Determine the audit/consulting project scope and objectives and communicate to management as appropriate. Continually assess project scope and level of testing based on results of work done in order to address high-risk areas and minimize time spent on low-risk areas.
10. Ensure that recommendations are clearly presented to management and that a subsequent audit report is issued promptly.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Must have Big 4 Experience.
2. At least 4-5 years of internal/external financial auditing with the financial sector.
3. Arabic Speaking.
4. Degree / CIA.
5. Preferably based in Qatar or GCC countries.

What’s on Offer:

Attractive package and benefits.

About The Company:

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary, and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. In the Middle East, we focus on the areas of Finance & Accounting, Banking & Financial Services, Procurement, Property & Construction, Engineering & Supply Chain, Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Technology, Secretarial, Executive Search, and Legal. The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.