Finance Manager

Job Opportunity: Finance Manager

Location: Doha, Qatar

Industry: Petrochemical / Manufacturing / Trading

Employment Type: Full-Time

PetroWhite Alpha is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to oversee and lead the day-to-day financial operations of group companies. This critical role will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and strategic financial management to support the organization's growth and operational excellence.

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria (Candidates who do NOT meet these will be automatically screened out):

• Must have experience in PRIVATE companies
• Must have experience in MANUFACTURING or INDUSTRIAL facilities.
• Must have strong knowledge of companies & corporate financial structures.
• Must have minimum 5 years GCC experience

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Supervise and manage daily accounting operations for our group companies in compliance with financial policies.

• Maintain accurate financial records including sales, purchases, payroll, and other expenditures.

• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and classified on the ERP system.

• Prepare and present timely financial reports to management for decision-making.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure all POs are supported by at least three quotations and oversee PO execution.

• Maintain up-to-date and compliant records in accordance with local laws, VAT, and accounting standards.

• Process quarterly VAT returns with manual adjustments where necessary.

• Conduct periodic audits and maintain strict internal controls over assets and expenditures.

Banking & Reconciliations

• Handle monthly bank, credit card, and petty cash reconciliations.

• Manage remittances, OTP, electronic, and card payment receipts.

• Monitor and manage cash flow, account payables, receivables, and employee salary records.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Monitor and maintain accurate records of all inventory activities – receipts, transfers, dispatches.

• Implement inventory tracking tools

• Conduct regular audits and stock counts to ensure inventory accuracy.

• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules in line with policy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with production and logistics teams to manage material flow and support production schedules.

• Generate reports on inventory levels, warehouse utilization, and operational performance.

Support to Leadership

• Assist CFO in investment strategies, cash management, and financial planning.

• Respond to day-to-day financial queries and ad-hoc requests from management and staff.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university; professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA are highly preferred.
• Over 7 years of progressive experience in financial management and accounting, including at least 5 years of hands-on experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing sectors within the Middle East
• Extensive working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, or similar for financial reporting, inventory tracking, and asset management.
• Strong command of Qatar's VAT laws and international accounting standards (IFRS); experienced in preparing VAT returns and managing compliance audits.
• Demonstrated ability to lead finance team. Ensuring alignment with strategic goals, operational budgets, and cash flow requirements.
• Expertise in inventory control, fixed asset management, and coordination with cross-functional departments (sales/production/logistics/procurement).
• Excellent analytical thinking, leadership skills, and internal control discipline; known for a detail-oriented and ethical approach to financial governance.
• Ability to manage multiple companies/accounts simultaneously

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What challenges did you face in managing multiple sets of accounts simultaneously, and how did you resolve them?
• How many group companies or business units have you managed financial operations for at the same time? Please describe your responsibilities

Work Location: In person