Head of Asset Qatar Foundation

Key Result Areas:

• Lead the development of leading practice frameworks for administering Asset Management functions spanning across financial and broader operations and maintenance needs of QF
• Contribute to the development, enhancement and monitoring of Asset Management strategy, policies, procedures, systems, including Asset Accounting, reporting and review mechanisms and support major financial projects endorsed for implementation
• Lead the Asset accounting function in compliance with International Accounting Standards, including capitalization, valuation, classification, categorization, depreciation, accounting adjustments, revaluations, disposals and reconciliation
• Maintain the integrity of asset data and information through appropriate systems to support the cost-effective administration of assets, throughout their life cycles
• Develop and implement reporting and decision support mechanisms, for both administrators and senior management across the Foundation, including key accountabilities and responsibilities for e.g., cyclical stock take, asset custodian, review frameworks, etc.
• Work with all areas of the Foundation to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective deployment and use of assets, promoting arrangements which encourage shared use
• Identify and review key business risks and develop strategies to minimize financial risks to acceptable levels
• Establish and monitor effective internal controls, including access to financial systems to protect the assets of the Foundation
• Mentor and train all stakeholders across the Foundation on aspects of leading practice Asset Management and Administration
• Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of shared services provided to all customers
• Collaboratively liaise with external and internal auditors for satisfactory completion of audits and respond/action any significant audit observations without delay
• Lead and support the work of Financial Accounting teams
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in finance or accounting with 8 10 years of experience in Financial Accounting / Financial Management
• Professional associations, certifications such as ACCA / CPA / CASA, CIMA, etc.
• Understanding International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards
• Experience with computerized accounting systems and other applicable technologies, platforms and systems (MS SharePoint, Oracle ERP and Hyperion)