financial controller

Job Description – Financial ControllerDepartment: FinanceLocation: Doha, QatarRole PurposeThe Financial Controller will play a key role in enhancing the Group's financial reporting accuracy, strengthening compliance, and supporting the Finance Department's transformation journey. This position is responsible for establishing robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), implementing strong internal controls, and driving the successful adoption and utilization of SAP across all subsidiaries. The role ensures that the financial framework supports business growth, effective risk management, and compliance with IFRS and corporate governance standards.Key Responsibilities1. Financial Reporting & ControlOversee the preparation of timely, accurate, and consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries.Monitor compliance with IFRS, regulatory standards, and internal policies.Develop management dashboards and variance analysis reports for senior leadership and Board presentations.Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all business units.2. SOPs & Internal ControlsDesign, implement, and enforce finance-related SOPs across areas such as reporting, reconciliations, treasury, AP/AR, and procurement.Strengthen internal control frameworks to reduce errors, fraud risks, and financial misstatements.Collaborate with Internal Audit and Risk Committees to address and close identified gaps.3. SAP Implementation & Digital TransformationLead all finance-related activities in SAP implementation, ensuring alignment with business processes.Ensure accuracy and consistency in master data, chart of accounts, cost centers, and reporting structures within SAP.Train and support finance teams to maximize adoption and usage of SAP functionalities.Monitor SAP reporting tools and drive continuous system improvements.4. Business Support & GovernanceProvide financial insights to the CFO, CEO/DCEO, and Board on profitability, liquidity, and cost optimization.Work closely with procurement, operations, and HR to ensure financial discipline in decision-making.Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities.Ensure compliance with financial governance frameworks, delegation of authority, and reporting schedules.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred).Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA are required.8–12 years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or controlling role within a diversified group or large enterprise.Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and corporate governance.Proven experience in leading ERP/SAP implementation projects.Experience in construction, trading, or diversified holding groups is preferred.Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Financial ReportingAccuracy: 5%.SOPs & ControlsSOP Coverage: 100% of finance processes documented and approved.Compliance: >95% adherence to SOPs and timely closure of internal audit findings.SAP ImplementationGo-live milestones achieved as per project schedule.Data accuracy: ≥98% accuracy in migration of financial and master data.Adoption: ≥90% of finance staff actively using SAP modules post-implementation.Business PartneringBudget accuracy: Actual vs. forecast variance within ±5%.Working capital improvement: Reduction in receivable days and improved payable cycles based on targets.Cost efficiency: Contribution to annual cost savings of 10–15%.Job Type: Full-time