POSITION : Head of Accounting and Financial Control ?
Reporting to : Senior Executive Director of Finance, Operations and Administration
Department : Finance, Operations and Administration
JOB SUMMARY The Head of Accounting and Financial Control is responsible for the effective management of all accounting and financial functions across the organization.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the financial control and accounting functions of HEC-Q to maximize operational effectiveness while minimizing risks, making sure adequate control systems are in place and efficient?
Ensure accuracy of all accounting and financial information, whether data is held in and reported from the organizations accounting systems or held outside of financial systems (such as budgeting tools and costing/pricing tools)
Prepare financial statements and reports (cashflow, income and expenditure accounts, balance sheet accounts, VAT tax reports, etc.), ad-hoc analyses (cost reduction, etc.) and financial reporting as required
Design, maintain and improve financial dashboards for the effective tracking of expenses and revenues
Design, maintain and improve a system that will manage profit sharing
Ensure regular reporting and follow-up with QF?s accounts receivable
Monitor operating systems, processes and reporting for local bank account
Lead and manage the timely preparation of the HEC-Q budget with internal and external stakeholders
Lead financial control, budget tracking and variances, cash flow and advance funding, monitor KPIs and raise concerns in a timely manner
Improve the budget tracking system and ensure budget reconciliation is completed on a regular basis
Provide high quality advice and support services to budget holders, managers, and other staff
Manage internal and external financial audits, raising any critical issues to the Senior Executive Director of Finance, Operations and Administration
Maintain regular reporting and follow-up with HEC Paris and QF
Review existing systems and procedures (financial control, organization?s budgets, forecast and business planning), suggest improvements and implement changes when necessary
Design, implement and keep up to date a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Share best practices and facilitate communication on financial topics between main Campus in Paris and Doha
Educate team members about internal Finance processes and create tools to facilitate knowledge sharing when appropriate (presentations, guides, collective training sessions, etc.)
Manage, empower, and motivate direct reports
DISCLAIMERThis job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.
