Lead the development of leading practice frameworks for administering Asset Management functions spanning across financial and broader operations and maintenance needs of QF
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
Contribute to the development, enhancement and monitoring of Financial and Asset Management strategy, policies, procedures, systems, including Asset Accounting, reporting and review mechanisms and support major financial projects endorsed for implementation
Contribute to the QF Finance management team, supporting functional objectives in alignment to organizational strategies
Support the Director in preparing Strategy & Planning Department strategic plans, reports and updates for FAAM.
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
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 and Asset teams.
Develop any other ad-hoc strategy analysis, feasibility studies and presentations as required
Align financial and resources plans with QF strategic priorities.
Conduct performance reviews and variance analyses for Financial and asset Management.
Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with 8 – 10 years of relevant full-time work experience in Financial Accounting / Financial Management, 3 of which at a supervisory level.
Professional associations, certifications such as ACCA / CPA / CASA, CIMA, etc.
Understanding International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards
Experience with or knowledge of non-profit accounting and asset management is preferred
International experience, preferably in the Middle East; knowledge of QF an advantage
Good Team Management Skills
Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
Experience with computerized accounting systems and other applicable technologies, platforms and systems (MS SharePoint, Oracle ERP and Hyperion)