6 Finance Officer jobs in Qatar

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Global Finance is integral to HSBC's purpose and strategy, playing a valued role in managing costs and deploying capital in the most effective way. Our global team of finance professionals partner with the business to provide trusted insights and forward looking analysis; accuracy; efficiency and control to frame and influence business decisions.

We are currently seeking an ambitious individual to join our Country Finance team, working together with colleagues to define, manage and achieve divisional business targets.

The Role

In this this role you will be responsible for leading the Country Finance function and ensuring high standards of financial control and reporting to the Group and Regulators.

The country CFO reports to country CEO and Regional CFO and will require extensive interaction with senior management locally and with the region and providing high quality decision support to the business.

Key Accountabilities:

• Impact on the Business/Function
• Maintain excellent relationship with external stakeholders such as Regulators, Auditors and Tax authorities
• Chair the ALCO and monitoring of balance sheet management activities
• Manage the EXCO and Cost meetings & actively participate in all governance meetings
• Monitor and reporting of costs and KPIs
• Manage the tax function
• Drive the FRP process locally and aligning with regional targets
• Drive performance and maximise business growth
• Financial reporting to Head office and local regulators
• Chair the ALCO and actively participate in all governance forums
• Manage the EXCO on behalf of the CEO
• Build strong business partner relationships and become a trusted advisor by providing a single set of trusted numbers and management information that enables strategic decision making
• Lead the sustainable cost saves effort through clear monitoring of the cost base
• Coordinate the FRP process with local and regional teams.
• Tax compliance and minimizing Tax liability
• Ensure long term funding and liquidity of the bank
• Keeping up to date with the changes in accounting and regulatory framework.
• Monitoring of the balance sheet and P&L on a daily basis
• Providing timely, reliable and accurate management information and analysis
• Ensure proactive management of the controllable cost base
• Submitting the financial information to Qatar Central Bank on periodic basis
• Monitoring and recommending Asset liability structure, liquidity and funding position and other key risk parameters.
• Supporting the preparation of FRP at entity level and by Global business and function
• Submitting the Tax returns to the tax department on a timely basis
• Coordinate with QCB, MoF and LOB leads and ensure timely submission of FATCA & CRS

Leadership & Teamwork

• Build and maintain a strong network of CFOs in MENA region
• Achieve the highest standards inspiring others to do the same
• Manage team performance, engagement and overall development
• Oversight of technical excellence, professional development and leadership of the Finance function.

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• Continuously review key risks and proactively institute controls in place to address the same.
• Leadership over all regulatory and compliance matters and the management of operational risk
• Provide effective control environment, including escalation of Ops Risk and control issues without delay

Requirements

In order to apply for the role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role, leading financial strategy, capital planning, compliance, and executive-level decision-making.
• Experience of the key elements of a finance role in terms of management and statutory account production, financial analysis, capital and liquidity planning, internal controls and liquidity management
• Strong understanding of local regulatory frameworks, tax laws and compliance requirements Strong leadership and management skills, developing and motivating Finance team

relevant to financial operations.

• Ability to build relationships and influence key senior stakeholders in the organization
• Complex analytical reasoning, enabling appraisal of investment and strategic opportunities
• Proven business knowledge, including established financial and accounting acumen
• Excellent Communication, presentation and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and interpret complex business requirements
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands
• Ability to drive change
• Experience in working across all levels of the organisation to understand cross functional linkages and interdependencies at both strategic level and the business unit level
• Candidates must hold a chartered accountancy (CA) Qualifications.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Process
  trade finance transactions
  including Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Bills for Collection, and Export/Import financing.
• Validate trade documents for accuracy and compliance with terms and international guidelines (
  UCP 600, URC, ISBP, URDG
  ).
• Ensure compliance with
  Qatar Central Bank regulations
  , bank policies, and Islamic banking standards.
• Coordinate with
  corporate clients, relationship managers, and correspondent banks
  to resolve trade finance queries.
• Prepare and maintain
  MIS reports, records, and transaction files
  .
• Assist in audits and ensure complete documentation for regulatory review.
• Support
  process improvements, automation initiatives, and service excellence
  in trade operations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education
  : Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Banking, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience
  : 2–4 years of experience in
  trade finance operations within a bank
  .
• Strong knowledge of
  trade finance products
  (LCs, Guarantees, Collections, Bills).
• Understanding of
  international trade rules
  : UCP 600, URC 522, ISBP, URDG 758.
• Languages
  : Bilingual proficiency (Arabic & English) preferred.
• Exposure to
  core banking systems
  in GCC banks is an advantage.
• High attention to detail, strong compliance mindset, and ability to work under pressure.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for your next career move,
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Finance Officer – Arabic Speaking (Male Only)

Sector: Semi-Government

Location: Qatar

Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified and detail-oriented Finance Officer to support our financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting and finance operations
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, and reports
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and payroll
• Support audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of proven experience in finance or accounting
• Professional qualification: CMA or CPA (mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations
• Excellent skills in MS Excel and accounting software
• High attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Advanced Arabic and excellent English (mandatory)
• Must be based in Qatar with a valid transferable visa

How to Apply:

Send your CV to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From QAR15,000.00 per month

Location

Doha, Qatar

Experience

8

Job Type

Recruitment

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Lead Financial Reporting is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of the organization's financial transactions. S/He is responsible for collaborating with the auditors to ensure that the organization's books are in order and the applicable laws and regulations are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and maintain relevant financial reports and ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

• Prepare, analyze, and review the transactions, financial data, and reports for their organizations.

• Develop operational reporting, dashboards, key performance metrics, and trend analysis of various financial components.

• Perform audits of financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Prepare and perform monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis.

• Support the audit (internal and external) process by providing the relevant organization's financial records, and any other relevant documents that the auditors need.

• Examine and resolve audit (internal and external) findings, account discrepancies, and compliance issues.

• Evaluate and suggest changes to accounting systems and procedures for enhancing productivity.

• Publish the financial statements and handle the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

• Prepare the relevant reports on a periodic/ad-hoc basis for executing the financial reporting component of the audit.

• Perform all other duties, as assigned by the Line Manager as per business requirements.

• Perform filing of withholding and corporate taxes and generate tax reports as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Finance, preferably in the real estate sector with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
• Qualified CAS with Audit firm and account finalization experience.

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

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