Director of Finance

Charterhouse

Qatar

Ref: GP186-3978

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is looking to hire for Director of Finance to lead and oversee the finance function and team of this semi-government organisation.

This is a critical role in the organisation where you will have primary responsibility for all financial operations and will take ownership of delivering strong, timely and accurate management and financial reporting as well as leading the annual budgeting process from preparation of the operating budget and monitoring financial performance against budget. Working alongside the CFO you will also advise on financial activities such as long term capital and financial planning, investment analysis and credit management, and reporting policies and practices whilst adhering to and implementing international best practice and standards.

Requirements

The successful candidate should hold a Bachelors in Finance/Accounting and be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) with a track record operating to best practices and accounting standards. Knowledge of VAT is required as is the ability to demonstrate excellent leadership, compliance and project management skills, combined with an ability to present and influence executive management and board members. You should have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a senior role and experience in developing and transforming a finance department through the introduction of new processes, systems and methodologies.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

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