Executive Director Finance
Qatar Foundation
Total years of experience :21 years, 7 Months
Overall responsible for the whole portfolio of the Finance Directorate. Required to assist in the analysis and due diligence of new initiatives to be conversant with all current legislation relative to financial matters. Required to formulate, propose/recommend financial policy improvements/changes as appropriate. Required to liaise with external institutions with which QF does business (Banks, Government Departments, et al). Must be proactive and give direction to staff reporting to him and advise, assist, as required all affiliates, centres, and other Directorates.
Overall responsibility for the whole of the portfolio of the Finance Directorate.
• Assist in the analysis and due diligence of new initiatives.
• Deal with all current legislation relative to financial matters.
• Formulate, propose/recommend financial policy improvements/changes as appropriate.
• Liaise with external institutions with which QF does business (Banks, Government Departments) undertake to give direction to staff reporting to me and advise, assist, as required all affiliates, centres, and other Directorates.
Reporting to the CFO Qatar foundation, Managing and monitoring all accounting matters of the foundation, in a shared -services environment .
of Qatar Foundation and is responsible for managing and monitoring all accounting matters of the Foundation, in a shared-service environment. Ensures the implementation of and adherence to, administrative, accounting and financial rules and regulations. Coordinates with all other Departments of the Finance Directorate. Participates in business planning (short and long term) and coordinates the process, especially in relation to development of future branch campuses and/or centers. As directed, may be required to sit on Boards and Committees as a representative of Qatar Foundation and/or provide advisory services to others.
Responsible For: Supervises/implements/monitors financial and related policies approved by Higher Management. Recommends improvements as appropriate with particular emphasis on achieving strategic objectives approved by the Executive Board of Directors;
Directs, motivates and supervises the staff of the Department to ensure timely accurate accounting practices are followed, which produce reliable Management Accounting reports, leading to unqualified year-end Financial Statements;
Cooperates with and ensures that the Centers and Campuses adhere to the financial obligations whether through the Table of Financial Authorities or through specific Agreements into which the Foundation has entered;
Control the annual Operating Expense and Capital Budget, as approved by the Executive Board of Directors and submits to higher management, on a monthly basis, a meaningful, accurate, Management Information Report;
Participates in the preparation of the budget for the coming Fiscal Year and the accompanying five year rolling plan, so far as is practical, ensures adherence to it;
Participates in Finance Directorate support to the Departments, Branch Campuses and Centers within the Foundation;
Assists in developing the sustainability of the Foundation; actively participates in due diligence for proposed new projects; contributes and supports the strategic planning and decisions of the Foundation;
Ensures proper records are maintained and verified relative to the Assets of the Foundation and submits to higher management recommendations for disposal and/or write off, as appropriate;
Monitors the performance of the Department through meaningful Key Performance Indicators and regular meetings with staff reporting to him;
Cooperates with internal and external auditors to comply with all Financial Standards requirements; responds promptly and efficiently to audit observations and reports the outcome of such Audits to the Chief Financial Officer;
Performs such other duties and responsibilities as shall be assigned to him, from time to time, by the Chief Financial Officer.
Qatar Transportation Company (Mowasalat) (Due to Change in Company Organization Structure
To assist the MD in providing direction and leadership for the achievement of the QTC’s mission, vision, goals and strategy.
Responsible for: achievement of QTC’s mission and vision; staff and all QTC assets.
Key Responsibilities
1- Reporting:
Support operations and administration of the Board by advising and informing members, interfacing between board and staff.
Produce monthly QTC performance report for the board - through the use of the scorecard mechanism and ensure that an effective weekly/ monthly/ quarterly reporting structure is in place.
2- Staff Management:
Undertake appraisals of staff (management level) and ensure the appraisal process is embedded in the organization.
Hold and Chair regular department team meeting - as required.
Monitor staff performance, and undertake one-to-one performance review meetings.
Coach and mentor staff in line with the values of QTC.
3- Personal planning and time Management:
Manage own time to ensure effective and efficient utilization.
Prioritise tasks to ensure achievement and success of key deliverables as part of change management exercise.
Be the role model within QTC for effective planning and time QTC.
4- Direction:
Provide direction and leadership to QTC senior managers.
Support the development and implementation of QTC’s strategic plan.
Ensure that QTC’s strategic plan remains appropriate, and update on a timely basis with the Board.
Sponsor and role model the values associated with QTC.
5- QTC Management:
Oversee the design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of the programs, products and services at QTC and ensure these are aligned to the delivery of the strategic plan.
Recommend a yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manage QTC’s resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations (through the management team).
Oversee and ensure that the human resources of the organization are operating according to the authorized personnel policies and procedures and they fully conform to current laws and regulations. Ensure all people development activities are carried out.
Review the performance of all QTC business units and functions through the implemented balanced scorecard.
Ensure the proper implementation of the ERP system (
to Review and control performance of the finance Department.
Assist Finance Manager in issues related to Procurements of the company
Being involved with banking activates.
Being involved with QP in matters related Procurements. (Consortium Purchasing).
Member of QP Group Materials Managers Committee.
Handling legal Issue of the companies with the lawyers of the company.
Being involve With QP in matters related to staff health insurance.
Other duties assigned by
Reviews budget analysis and implementation
Monitors and reviews monthly financial reporting and preparation
Supervises departmental activities and reports to Department Manager
Reviews funds analysis and supervises movement of funds
Attends departmental meetings as and when necessary
Performs other related tasks as and when directed
Provide sound financial Advice to MD and other Senior Management Colleagues, direct financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash and balance sheet management.
Accountable for: the provision of information for monitoring financial progress, provision of objective challenge to performance and for maintaining the highest account standards for the Transport Company.
Responsible for: Consolidated forecast, budget, monthly financials, supporting variance analysis as well as the interpretation of trends and financial results.
To plan, organize, direct and manage the activities of the Human resource functional area.
Accountable for: Human Resource
Responsible for: QTC HR strategy and plan staff, recruitment etc…
Other Responsibilities
Secretary to the General Assembly and to the board of Directors.
Vice Chairman Tender Committee.
Chairman for other projects as:
CKD Project.
Mowasalat Service Company
Mowasalat Rules and Regulations (to set up regulatory body
Supervises closing of monthly and annual books of accounts
Reviews cash position and coordinates with banking institutions
Approves journalization of daily transactions and payment request to bank
Attends meetings of the company and reports to concerned authorities
Cost/Budget
Reviews and monitors budget preparation and analysis
Reviews manpower allotment including attendance, leave, and overtime
Administers costing and budgeting functions
Verifies and approves issuance of receipt, payment, and journal slips
Checks payment vouchers and its cash book entries
Checks bank debit & credit advices and its cash book entries
Verifies monthly sales and aging reports
Controls petty cash disbursements
-charge of weekly cash position reports
Checking of bank reconciliation statements
Monitors issuance and control of import L/Cs
Monitors maintenance of bank accounts & interest rates
Verifies accuracy of periodical bar production cost & cost of sales reports
Verifies accuracy of monthly cost report and analysis/performance report
Verifies and approves journalization of cost related transactions
Inventory Accounting
Verifies periodical reports of inventory receipts, issuance & stocktaking
Verifies subsidiary ledgers of inventories
Fixed Assets Accounting
Verifies recording of operational assets from acquisition to retirement
Verifies depreciation calculation
Budgeting
Executes planning & scheduling of budget preparation
Verifies preparation of production cost & cost analysis
Checks and approves budget of requested items for procurement
Prepares monthly budget and actual departmental expenses
courses: National Vocational Qualification in Accounting Level 2 (AAT)
Educational Background Degree awarded School Name Location Duration
English course (