Head of Asset & Inventory Accounting
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About the Role
Swan Global seeks a Head of Fixed Assets & Inventory to lead the Fixed Assets and Inventory Accounting function in Doha. The role requires 20+ years of experience, 10+ years in managerial roles, and expertise in IFRS, Oracle EBS, and healthcare/government sectors.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all Fixed Assets and Inventory Accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
- Oversee asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, reconciliations, inventory valuation, and financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and organizational policies
- Ensure timely month end and year end closing activities, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and implementation of process improvements through ERP systems
- Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, engineering, finance, and other stakeholders to maintain accurate asset and inventory records
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting capabilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while ensuring effective performance management and resource planning
Requirements
- Minimum 20 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Minimum 10 years in a managerial role overseeing Fixed Assets and Inventory Accounting
- Minimum 10 years of experience within the Healthcare/Hospital sector
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the Government/Public Sector
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in Qatar
- CA, CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance
- Strong hands on experience with Oracle E Business Suite (EBS)
- Expert knowledge of IFRS, Fixed Asset Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Financial Reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proven experience managing large scale fixed asset registers and inventory accounting functions
- Strong background in capital project accounting, financial controls, and audit compliance
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing accounting teams and cross functional stakeholders
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Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly experienced Head – Fixed Assets & Inventory to lead and oversee the Fixed Assets and Inventory Accounting function.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, asset capitalization, inventory accounting, IFRS compliance, and effective financial controls.
- This role requires extensive leadership experience within the healthcare and government sectors in Qatar.
Mandatory Requirements & Qualification
- Minimum 20 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Minimum 10 years in a managerial role overseeing Fixed Assets and Inventory Accounting.
- Minimum 10 years of experience within the Healthcare/Hospital sector.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the Government/Public Sector.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in Qatar.
- CA, CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance.
- Additional professional accounting/finance certifications will be an advantage.
- Strong hands on experience with Oracle E Business Suite (EBS).
- Working knowledge of Oracle ERP, SAP, or similar ERP platforms.
- Expert knowledge of IFRS, Fixed Asset Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Financial Reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proven experience managing large scale fixed asset registers and inventory accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all Fixed Assets and Inventory Accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, reconciliations, inventory valuation, and financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and organizational policies.
- Ensure timely month end and year end closing activities, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and implementation of process improvements through ERP systems.
- Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, engineering, finance, and other stakeholders to maintain accurate asset and inventory records.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while ensuring effective performance management and resource planning.
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