Job title | Head of Finance Control | Position Level | Level 3 |
Function | Finance | Department | Finance Control |
Location | Oman | Budget control | *OPEX or CAPEX or Revenue amount as relevant* |
Reporting to | Chief Finance Officer | Direct reports | + 2 |
Job purpose Overseeing, planning, and organizing the activities of the finance control team under the authority of the CFO Providing strategic guidance on governance and compliance, accounting, and financial services, including tax planning and optimization, tax risk management, and cross-border taxation. This ensures a robust control structure is in place for the organization's financial success and that effective financial procedures are maintained within accepted accounting practices to support the organization's financial goals and objectives. The position will act according to the company’s mission, vision, values, policies, and guidelines, supported by an IT technology platform, HSE standards, the Oman government, and other legal justifications and best international practices aligned with national objectives. |
Mandate QHSSE Obligations - Establish a framework and set and monitor Objectives and KPIs to support the HSE Vision.
- Ensure the allocation of resources complies with the management system to fulfil the HSE Vision.
- Interact with stakeholders, communicate, and get feedback on the achievements and limitations of HSE Objectives and KPIs.
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Mandate Culture Obligations Holding this role, you will be acting as the ambassador associate to your Team members, leading initiatives, promoting behaviours, making decisions that align with our OQGN cultural principles, and ensuring their growth and their valuable contributions towards our organization’s long-term success. |
Main tasks and responsibilities General - Embed robust financial operational support and corporate governance for all financial transactions by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key external entities to ensure smooth and timely communications and interactions.
- Liaise with external auditors to provide relevant financial information necessary for the completion of external audits for finance controlling, and taxes to ensure successful and clean audits.
Governance & Compliance - Lead and continuously validate the Governance & Compliance processes to ensure an efficient and streamlined governance, assurance, and internal control environment.
- Govern the organization’s compliance with external statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Fully integrate Enterprise Governance & Internal Controls to protect the organization’s interests while allowing for innovation and achievement of corporate objectives.
- Oversee the implementation of control frameworks and the development of terms of reference and appropriate corporate governance structures.
- Develop, document, and monitor business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Support risk management initiatives, including financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Financial & Accounting Services - Lead the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
- Lead the Accounting Services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, bank reconciliation, procurement card-related activities, and the timely and accurate generation of financial statements.
- Provide financial operational support to projects to ensure an adequate control structure is in place.
- Lead activities related to Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Withholding Tax (WHT), value-added taxes (VAT), tax planning and optimization, tax risk control, ensuring compliance and proper tax filing, computation of Deferred Tax Assets/Liabilities, tax note to financial statements, tax audits, and tax disputes.
- Lead and mentor the finance control team, ensuring continuous development and performance improvement. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the finance team.
- Lead the preparation of Audit & Risk Committee (ARC), Board of Directors (BoD), and investor pre-read materials, ensuring accurate financial insights, variance analyses, and strategic commentary.
- Collaborate with the CFO and senior leadership to ensure financial narratives are clear, data-driven, and aligned with corporate objectives.
- Lead finance digital transformation projects to improve reporting accuracy, workflow efficiency, and real-time analytics. Ensure continuous enhancement of financial systems, processes, and controls through automation and digitalization initiatives.
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Key interactions - Internal: Gas Network
- External: Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors, Suppliers, customers, investors, and public entities representatives.
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Working Conditions Primarily office-based, occasional travel, and sporadic visits to the operation site. |
Education requirements - Master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CFA are preferred
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Language Preferable English and Arabic. |
Experience and background + 16 years of experience in finance and accounting services, international tax systems, business planning and delivery, international finance taxation (CIT), (WHT), (VAT), and tax planning and optimization in the oil and gas sectors. Proven track record of managing financial controls, compliance, and audits in large, complex organizations. |
Competencies and skills |
Principles: - Strategic Alignment: Ensure that every action and decision will support the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
- Transparency in Responsibility: Ability to create clear reporting systems to enhance operational efficiency and overall effectiveness.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and learning to adapt and grow in a changing environment.
- Sustainability: Ability to meet the current business needs by combining skills with the future generations' needs, balancing environmental, social, and economic concerns within the organization’s communities.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Foster diversity within the workforce and promote an inclusive culture by engaging with a broad array of perspectives and talents.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Actively involve and communicate with stakeholders to build trust and maintain strong relationships.
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Soft Skills: - Strong management & leadership skills to lead all aspects of the facility support process and work collaboratively with all involved.
- Ability to inspire and lead a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
- Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts.
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Expertise in designing and implementing robust financial controls to mitigate risks.
- High level of accuracy in financial analysis, reporting, and control.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and multicultural sensitivity.
- Ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly.
- Capable of working in a professional team environment and liaising with external parties and stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset to address complex financial challenges.
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Technical Skills: - Computer literate with expertise in MS Office.
- Experience in financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficient in IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
- Expertise in designing and implementing robust financial controls to mitigate risks.
- Experienced in managing internal and external audits, ensuring accurate and transparent reporting.
- Business planning and development.
- HSE, finance, budget, and reporting.
- Governance & Compliance
- Financial Accounting
- Investment Relations
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