Overview
Head of Asset & Inventory Accounting Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Swan Global
Title: Head of Asset & Inventory Accounting
Company: Swan Global
Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Title: Head of Asset & Inventory Accounting
Job Location: Doha
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:
Experience:
- 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.
Education:
- CA, CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance.
- Additional professional accounting/finance certifications will be an advantage.
Technical Skills:
- 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.
Mandatory Criteria:
- 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.
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.
