Financial Controller

AR2 Business Consultants

Baladiyat ad Dawhah, QAT

Full-time

Director

Onsite

Discovered 2 weeks ago

Financial reportingManufacturing accountingCost accountingStandard costingInventory managementBudgeting and forecasting

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Financial reportingManufacturing accountingCost accounting

Lead the finance and accounting function for a manufacturing unit.

Ensure accurate financial reporting, robust cost control, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls.

Act as a strategic finance partner to plant and operations leadership.

Report to the CFO, General Manager Finance, or CEO as applicable.

The description states full-time employment; the plant or city is not specified.

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements under applicable accounting standards.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting.

Own standard costing, material, labor, and overhead variance analysis, and product costing.
Monitor production costs, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold.
Partner with production and supply chain teams on cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Conduct physical inventory counts and reconcile perpetual inventory records.

Lead annual budgeting and periodic re-forecasting.
Track budget-versus-actual performance and report actionable variance insights.
Support capital expenditure planning and return-on-investment analysis for plant investments.

Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory filings, and applicable income tax, VAT, sales tax, and customs requirements.
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
Maintain compliance with SECP or equivalent corporate regulatory requirements.

Supervise and mentor accounts and finance staff covering AP, AR, payroll, and costing.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to plant management and senior leadership.
Support pricing decisions, product profitability analysis, and make-versus-buy evaluations.
Liaise with procurement, production, and supply chain teams on cost-impacting decisions.

ACCA, CA finalist or qualified, CMA, MBA Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
Seven to ten or more years of progressive finance experience, including three to five years in manufacturing or an industrial environment.
Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and plant-level financial control.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar ERP systems and advanced Excel.
Understanding of local tax laws, statutory compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a hands-on approach to shop-floor cost realities.
Ability to translate financial data into operational recommendations.
Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional communication skills.
High integrity and sound judgment in financial decision-making.
Ability to work under deadline pressure during month-end and year-end close.