Job Description

Position: Deputy Finance Manager

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification CPA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting within a QCB-regulated exchange house, bank, or financial institution.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on involvement in year-end closing, audits, and regulatory submissions.

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS/IFRS).
• Sound understanding of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) regulations, regulatory reporting requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in implementing and monitoring internal controls and financial policies.
• Practical exposure to foreign currency transactions, liquidity management, and exchange house operations is an advantage.

Financial & Analytical Skills

• Strong capability in financial analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in preparing management reports.

Systems & Digitalization

• Proficient in ERP systems and financial software.
• Practical understanding of finance digitalization, automated reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Operational Skills

• Demonstrated ability to supervise finance teams, review work output, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Capability to mentor junior staff and manage daily finance operations effectively.
• Proven ability to act as Finance Manager delegate during absences, ensuring continuity of operations and approvals.

Personal & Professional Competencies

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under tight regulatory and reporting deadlines independently.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.

Language & Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.