Finance Policies Manager

Job description / Role

Finance Policies Manager - Qatar Airways - Doha

In the role of Finance Policies Manager, you will Develop Finance Procedures (including Policies, SOP/IAP) to provide guidance to Finance staff in Head Office and Outstations. In addition, you will develop an effective Delegation of Authorities (DOA) manual to enable effective and timely decision making across the Company.

Key accountabilities of the role:
• Develop clear and precise Finance Procedures (Policies, SOPs and Internal Accounting Procedures) ensuring the key risks associated with each procedure are adequately analysed and addressed.
• Proactively participate in defining strategies and long term planning for the Finance Policies function. Identify opportunities to enhance strategic role of the team and to add shareholder value.
• Develop useful tools to survey the Business and Users’ requirements to formulate proposals, in order to evaluate the finance unit/department requirements to the proposed policies and procedures.
• Manage the communication process to the entire Finance staff at head office and outstation in regards to publication or changes in Finance Procedures.
• Ensure Finance Procedures clearly define the roles and responsibilities of responsible staff or Units (as applicable), to ensure accountability to the respective staff or units.
• Ensure existing Finance Procedures are up to date and in line with the IFRS and/or industry standards.
• Undertake ongoing analysis to identify any gaps in the documentation of Finance Procedures. Close the gaps by instigating the documentation of Finance Procedure with the concerned Finance Function.
• Continuously review the DOA manual to ensure delegated authorities are in line with the changes in Organizational Structure (as applicable).
• Undertake rigorous review of proposed changes to delegated authorities and ensure associated risks are adequately assessed.
• Ensure detailed assessment is performed over the relevance of authorities assigned to specific delegates in the DOA Tables. Summarize the changes/modifications to facilitate review process with the Executive Management.
• Maintain detailed audit-trail to demonstrate integrity of review and transparency in the assessment of DOA proposals.
• Assist in developing proposals for revision/amendment of finance or non-finance policies / procedures to align Company policies with the existing business requirements.
• Collaborate with Internal Controls Team to develop / update Finance Procedures in order to address any Corrective Actions or lapses identified in internal controls.
• Oversee and supervise at least 1 employee. Direct daily activities, recruit, train, develop and discipline to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
• Train and develop other employees, to ensure succession planning is in place. Provide training to Finance staff (HO and Outstations) to highlight the key principles defined in the new/revised Finance Procedures.

Requirements

You will have a University qualification at Bachelor's level or equivalent with preferably one of the following further qualifications:
• Masters of Commerce/Accounting, Masters of Business Administration (Accounting Major) from a recognised University.
• Qualified CA / CPA / ACCA.

In addition, you will have 7 or more years’ experience in a similar role relating to Finance Policies (preferably from a multi-national organisation or the airline industry) with the following job specific skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid presentation skills including use of latest IT solutions to make dynamic presentation to stakeholders across the Network.
• Strong ability to work in cross-culture environment, with teams spread across different geographies.
• Sound understanding of Risk Management, Stakeholder Management and Corporate Governance.
• Sound knowledge and experience in development of finance policies and procedures.
• Sound knowledge, understanding and experience in application of International Accounting Standards / IFRS.
• Proven ability to constantly meet tight deadlines, ensuring quality control, and attention to detail.
• Must have excellent organizational ability to be able to set priorities, handle multiple responsibilities/work interruptions.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with minimal instructions.
• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information.
• Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.

About the Company

Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all six continents, and thanks to our customers’ response to our offerings, we are also the world’s fastest-growing airline. We connect more than 150 destinations on the map every day, with a fleet of the latest-generation aircraft, and an unrivalled level of service from our home and hub, the Five-star airport, Hamad International Airport in Doha, the State of Qatar.

Travel today involves a mix of short, medium and long-haul segments, with more people travelling than ever before. With the breadth of network coverage today, virtually no destination is unreachable. This is why the commitment to service is paramount; as our guests are travelling farther and more frequently than ever before, the experience on board is an important part of the journey itself.

Since our launch in 1997, Qatar Airways has earned many awards and accolades, becoming one of an elite group of airlines worldwide to have earned a 5-star rating by Skytrax. Voted Airline of the Year by Skytrax in 2011, 2012, 2015 and most recently in 2017, Qatar Airways has won the confidence of the travelling public. We have accomplished these goals by focusing on the details – how we run the business, and how you experience our airline.