Summary
Al Shirawi Group is seeking an Assistant Manager - Accounts to support its distribution and facilities management businesses in Qatar. The role covers accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury, cost analysis, and internal controls. Responsibilities include maintaining books of accounts, reconciling intercompany and bank accounts, preparing MIS reports, reviewing financial statements, and assessing customer credit limits. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of finance experience, preferably in distribution or manufacturing; CFA, CPA, CMA, or ACCA qualifications are preferred.
The posting
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The candidate will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, compliance, and strategic decision-making to support business growth of our distribution business and facilities management in Qatar.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls for both entities.
- Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with Qatar regulatory requirements (Taxation and IFRS).
- Cash Flow & Treasury: Manage working capital, banking relationships, and cash flow optimization.
- Cost & Profitability Analysis: Monitor cost structures, pricing strategies, and profitability of manufacturing and distribution operations.
- Internal Controls: Establish strong financial policies, controls, and risk management practices.
- Business Strategy: Provide financial insights to management for strategic decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CFA, CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in finance, preferably in distribution and manufacturing industries.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Qatar tax laws, and financial regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining books of accounts for LAC & LAI, including its branches accurately by ensuring proper accrual of expenses, recognition of revenue.
- Responsible for reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
- Responsible for bank reconciliation of all the bank accounts.
- Responsible for sending daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly MIS reports to Head Office.
- Responsible for preparing financials and review with Manager Accounts and CEO as well as Divisional Managers.
- Responsible for customer credit limit review for both existing as well as new customer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CFA, CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of experience in finance, with a focus on distribution and manufacturing industries.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Qatar's tax laws, and financial regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).
- Excellent analytical skills for financial analysis and decision-making.
- Strong leadership and communication skills for effective team management and collaboration.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- A commitment to professional development and staying updated with industry trends.