29 Financial Controller jobs in Qatar

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One of our reputable clients has mandated to identify a seasoned Financial Controller to lead and optimize the financial operations of a high-performing enterprise.

Job Summary
The Financial Controller is accountable for overseeing daily financial operations and ensuring the integrity of the organization’s financial data, including complete and accurate trail balances and balance sheets. The role involves enforcing financial policies and internal controls, monitoring operational performance, managing reporting systems, and leading a team of accounting professionals. The position plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy, compliance, and alignment across departments.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participate actively in the development of departmental goals and strategic initiatives, and lead their execution to meet financial targets.
• Determine resource needs during annual budgeting and ensure alignment with departmental priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance against established KPIs and report progress to leadership.
• Oversee daily financial operations, including payables, receivables, fixed assets, and general ledger activities. Refine policies and procedures for improved accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor finance team members, providing performance feedback and development support.
• Own and manage financial reporting systems and ERP modules, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial data.
• Maintain complete and reconciled balance sheets and present monthly reports to senior leadership.
• Lead accounts receivable and collections processes, including credit risk assessment and board reporting on debtor and creditor metrics.
• Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and compliance measures to meet audit and regulatory standards.
• Act as the audit lead and coordinate with external auditors to resolve all issues and ensure regulatory compliance. Ensure full adherence to IFRS,Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, financial institutions, and regulators to support effective financial operations.

• 13 to 16 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong exposure to listed company environments, preferably in IT Consulting Companies (Such asG42, Injazat, Etisalat Digital, Capita, Fujitsu UK, Softcat, Dimension Data, BCX, EOH Holdings, CGI Inc., Softchoice, Compugen )
• At least ten years in a managerial or leadership role (Preferably Financial Controller or CFO)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

As a Financial Controller, you will work directly with the finance director, heading up the day-to-day financial activities including preparation of month-end accounts, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, audits, and year-end statutory accounts. You will be responsible for setting and checking targets and monitoring the performance of each department within the business in line with their set budgets.

• Oversee all regulatory compliance issues
• Prepare and submit information to statutory authorities including HMRC
• Liaise with external advisers on the preparation of statutory financial information
• Prepare monthly accounts (P&L and balance sheet)
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Preparation of tax computations (VAT and corporation tax)
• Prepare payroll figures
• Cashflow statements
• Develop the forecasting models (P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow)
• Review company internal controls
• Annual budgeting
• Bank facility requirement documentation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce.

Fully qualified ACA with previous financial control experience.

Must have at least 5 - 7 years of intensive work experience.

Able to challenge the status quo and drive through changes.

Up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations.

Software expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, hands-on experience in any accounting software, and able to work on modern ERP & IT systems is an advantage.

Good understanding of business as well as financial issues.

JOB DESCRIPTION We’re Hiring : National Financial Controller – Qatar Office Join us at the forefront of strategic finance. As our National Financial Controller, you'll be more than a numbers expert — you’ll be a trusted advisor, driving business performance and shaping the future of our operations in Qatar.

Your Role

The National Finance Controller manages the business performance by acting as a business partner to the assigned Business Unit / Functional Unit, challenging the status quo and analysing the past to shape the future. The Controller supports business strategy development, develops and maintains risk management concepts, monitors tactical execution, disseminates financial knowledge and provides visibility using all available data to enable effective business decisions.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform and lead regular business reviews, including follow-up and corrective actions. Continuously monitor business performance to identify proactive measures that enhance profitability and productivity, while mitigating potential risks.
• Ensure effective forex management to minimize negative P&L exposure. Develop and maintain risk management systems and follow up on billing, deferrals, and the accuracy of accruals.
• Proactively develop and propose restructuring concepts, cost-saving initiatives, and performance improvement plans. Continuously seek standardization and automation opportunities.
• Drive the Business Investment Applications (BIA) process, challenge the status quo, and perform project controlling to evaluate resource input vs. benefit.
• Support or lead the financial workstream in M&A projects. Provide financial guidance and ensure compliance with company accounting principles and guidelines.
• Ensure pre-signature contract reviews (., customers, suppliers, GCT, zero-failure process) and implement consistent, compliant review procedures.
• Establish regular reporting aligned with BU / FU targets using corporate data tools. Monitor key KPIs.
• Analyze profitability at shipment, customer, and trade lane level. Ensure department-level financial visibility and drive performance-based decision-making.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; professional certifications such as CPA, CMA or ACCA are a strong plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controlling, business partnering, or similar finance roles within an international or matrix organization.
• Strong analytical mindset with hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge, influence, and support decision-making at all levels.

Good Reasons to Join

We offer an employee-friendly environment for you to develop and grow to become a skilled transportation logistics professional in a challenging and fast-developing company with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne + Nagel Group. If like us, you put customers at the heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.

Financial Controller • Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar