Assistant Manager - Accounts
The candidate will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, compliance, and strategic decision-making to support business growth of our distribution business and facilities management in Qatar.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls for both entities.
- Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with Qatar regulatory requirements (Taxation and IFRS).
- Cash Flow & Treasury: Manage working capital, banking relationships, and cash flow optimization.
- Cost & Profitability Analysis: Monitor cost structures, pricing strategies, and profitability of manufacturing and distribution operations.
- Internal Controls: Establish strong financial policies, controls, and risk management practices.
- Business Strategy: Provide financial insights to management for strategic decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CFA, CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in finance, preferably in distribution and manufacturing industries.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Qatar tax laws, and financial regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Responsible for maintaining books of accounts for LAC & LAI, including its branches accurately by ensuring proper accrual of expenses, recognition of revenue.
- Responsible for reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
- Responsible for bank reconciliation of all the bank accounts.
- Responsible for sending daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly MIS reports to Head Office.
- Responsible for preparing financials and review with Manager Accounts and CEO as well as Divisional Managers.
- Responsible for customer credit limit review for both existing as well as new customer.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CFA, CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of experience in finance, with a focus on distribution and manufacturing industries.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Qatar's tax laws, and financial regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).
- Excellent analytical skills for financial analysis and decision-making.
- Strong leadership and communication skills for effective team management and collaboration.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- A commitment to professional development and staying updated with industry trends.