Accounts Manager

Job Description

Employment: Full Time POSITION OBJECTIVESResponsible for proactively controlling the day to day operations of the Accounts Department, ensuring timely availability of funds for smooth conduct of operations, adherence to statutory provisions in his area of operation and timely dissemination of information to Business Heads and the management in accordance with company policies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures accountable, accurate, timely and effective financial management for all aspects of the companys financesTakes a lead role in the identification and management of financial risks to the businessEnsures the development and continual improvement of financial controls and proceduresFosters and supports a high performing, customer-oriented Finance & Accounts teamProvides executive support for the Business heads and the managementFinancial ManagementPreparation and coordination of the annual budgets, mid-year forecasts, cash flows and various P&Ls for all business units within the companyPreparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and adhoc financial reports and forecasting documentation and providing commentary and recommendations within timeframes providedAnalysis of monthly, quarterly and yearend financial performance against budget and P&L account lines, ensuring payroll, accounts receivable, creditors, etc are effectively managed across the companyEnsure monthly reconciliations are performed for general ledger accounts and that all accounts are closed accurately and within specified timeframesOversee and ensure accuracy of bank reconciliationsCoordination and ongoing review of the Day-to-day cash flow management including management of investment accounts and surplus fundsProactively managing, analyzing, reviewing and updating the various financial facilities taken from institutions to ensure the company receives the maximum advantage at the lowest costTaking the lead on negotiations with financial institutions for new facilities as requested or requiredEnsuring strong financial controls are in place and they are regularly reviewed for effectivenessManaging the preparation for and process of financial audit for all business units in conjunction with the company appointed external auditorsDevelopment, implementation and review of financial administration proceduresProvision of financial leadership and advice to Division Heads as requiredEnsuring regular review of the contracts and supplier registerIdentify and enact cost efficiencies and process improvement opportunities throughout the companyOversee the debt collection process, including liaison with contractors, business partners and suppliers as requiredEnsuring that the revenues and assets of the company are protected through the establishment of effective financial controls, including the establishment / maintenance of company asset register and the lifecycle planning in relation to assetsAdministering insurance cover, claims and renewalsAnalysis, supervision and the co-ordination of Motor Vehicle FleetBusiness Process DevelopmentEnsuring business support processes necessary for effective financial and contract management are identified, implemented and reviewedProvide review, comments and recommendations on the financial implications/ aspects of various contracts across the companyCommunication of business process requirements to staffIdentification, evaluation and cost analysis of business process improvement opportunitiesLeadership, Staff Management and Team BuildingSupervise, support and review the work of the accounting teamOverseeing accounts related tasks of administration staffCultivating a positive and competent accounts environmentIdentify training requirements for staff under direct control and organize appropriate trainingDealing with performance issues of direct reportsPerform other related duties as required REQUIREMENTS: POSITION REQUIREMENTSExperience and SkillsMust have minimum of 8 years relevant and hand-on work experience in all facets of Accounts functions, in managerial capacityProven track record in financial management and experience with the development and management of budgetsExperience with the management and implementation of contracts and understanding of government requirementsExcellent time management, leadership and organizational skillsDemonstrated high level analytical skills, develop innovative processes and ways of workingExcellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skillsAbility to consult and collaborate with others and work as an effective team memberCapacity to provide leadership and develop innovative processes and ways of workingCompetency in a range of accounting software applications as well as proficiency across the Microsoft Office suiteExperience with reconciliations and internal auditingAn ability to meet deadlines and resolve complex issuesTrustworthy with confidential and sensitive company informationAttributesMaintain high standards of work ethics and conductPossess cultural awareness, sensitivity and flexibility.Be consistent and fairTrustworthy with confidential and sensitive company informationBe flexibleDemonstrate sound work ethicsEducation backgroundMust be CA or CPA qualified

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A leading real estate company in Qatar.