Finance and admin Controller in Doha

Our client, a multinational firm focused on the maritime industry, is looking for a Finance and admin Controller who will join the “Finance Department” in their Doha office.

The Finance & Admin Controller will be involved in the financial and accounting activities of the local subsidiary in order to guarantee and optimize the project’s financial performance and competitiveness to meet the needs of the In Service Support (ISS) Program after vessels delivery, based on HQ needs.

In addition, the Finance & Admin Controller will have the responsibility to oversee the economic margin of the project, controlling the cost progress, evaluating events impacting on it and identifying the differences with the cost estimation of all the activities.

Key Accountability and Activities

• Implementation of financial accounting
• Supporting monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Cost accounting and controlling tasks
• Monitoring liquidity and budgeting, supporting treasury related activities and cash flow
• Financial analyses and preparation of management reports
• Contact person for tax consultants, auditors and internal departments
• Optimization of financial processes and adherence to compliance guidelines
• Interact with PM Team assessing the economic and financial risks of the project
• Liaise with the Procurement function in the supervision of the supplier for the Shipyard and their costs
• Coordinate project control activities, verifying and analyzing monthly deviations and proposing corrective actions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Masters’ Degree in economics or finance
• At least 5 Years of proven experience in the Finance Department (experience in maritime or naval industries would be a plus)
• Strong knowledge of Qatari regulation
• Knowledge of SAP and Office programs
• Interpersonal and communicational skills
• Planning abilities in order to ensure the targets are met
• Analytical and proactive approach
• Previous experience in working in an international environment
• Fluent knowledge of English (both speaking and writing)
• Arabic knowledge (both speaking and writing) is not mandatory but is considered as a plus