Director - Finance

Position Overview

A prominent real estate firm in Qatar is seeking an experienced Director - Finance to lead all financial operations, ensuring organizational financial solidity, compliance adherence, and strategic advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and execute comprehensive business and financial strategies to fulfill corporate goals and mission.
• Create and refine finance-specific policies and protocols in line with organizational needs and elite industry standards.
• Develop and enhance the finance department, leading budgeting, financial modeling, forecasting, and long-term fiscal planning activities.
• Manage all facets of accounting, treasury, tax, financial, and management reporting functions.
• Implement strong internal control measures and risk management systems.
• Oversee financial and risk management activities, maintain shareholder relations, and supervise critical agreements with developers, operators, and joint venture partners.
• Maintain transparent and compliant financial collaborations with joint venture partners, focusing on funding commitments, profit distribution, and dividend processes.
• Supervise equity fund calls and debt-related processes including drawdowns, interests, repayments, and covenant adherence.
• Optimize the use of equity, uphold debt covenant standards, and manage relevant financial ratios.
• Deliver detailed financial reporting presentations to board members and shareholders.
• Ensure timely preparation of audited financial statements compliant with IFRS/GAAP and manage group reporting to joint venture associates.
• Build and nurture relationships with auditors, bankers, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee daily financial operations such as accounts payable, receivable, and payroll management.
• Track project expenditures, funding, timeline adherence, and perform financial due diligence on contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor capital expenditures and ensure strict compliance with approved budgets.
• Assess financial viability of assets and track operator performance per financial KPIs.
• Handle intercompany transactions and enforce transfer pricing policies.
• Identify potential financial risks, develop mitigation actions, and enforce compliance with tax legislation, regulatory filings, and corporate governance guidelines.
• Oversee insurance programs for both construction and operations phases.
• Drive ERP and financial system implementation to enhance project accounting, revenue tracking, and reporting efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is required.
• A Master's degree plus professional certifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or CFA is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably including large-scale development, real estate, hospitality, theme park operations, or corporate holding structures.
• Advanced expertise in IFRS and GAAP accounting principles, corporate finance, and financial modeling.
• Proficient with ERP platforms and financial systems.
• Strong negotiation abilities, risk management skills, and familiarity with governance frameworks for complex multi-party agreements.