Financial Controller
Compnay Name
Masar Petroleum SAOC
Nationality Required
Omani
Education & Experience Required
Job Description
We are looking for an exceptional, driven, and commercially sharp Financial Controller to own and elevate the financial control environment at Masar Petroleum. This is a high-impact role for a technically rigorous finance professional who combines deep expertise in financial controls, management reporting, and systems thinking with the hunger to grow into a future finance leader. The role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
This is not a maintenance role. We want someone who will look at what exists, ask how to make it better — and then go and do it.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and continuously strengthen the internal control framework across financial reporting, expenditure, and asset management.
Ensure full compliance with IFRS, local regulatory requirements, and Masar’s financial policies and procedures.
Lead and coordinate all external and internal audit processes end-to-end; serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, internal audit teams, and regulatory inspectors throughout the audit cycle.
Own the control environment for upstream cost tracking, joint venture accounting, and production-linked financials.
Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reports to the CFO and senior leadership team that go beyond numbers — telling the real story of business performance.
Build and own a management reporting framework including dashboards, KPI trackers, and variance analyses that are genuinely useful for operational and strategic decision-making.
Partner with operations, projects, and commercial teams to provide financial context and challenge assumptions constructively.
Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with discipline and efficiency.
Lead the annual budget cycle and rolling forecasts in close collaboration with department heads; build robust cost models for drilling, well services, and field operations with scenario planning capability.
Own the integrity of the ERP and financial systems; drive improvements to enhance control, reporting efficiency, and process standardisation as Masar grows.
Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance culture built on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Skills Required
Required Qualifications & Experience
Omani National — mandatory requirement.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 4 years in a financial control or senior finance role.
Upstream oil and gas experience strongly preferred; exposure to joint venture accounting and production-linked financials is a significant advantage.
Proven track record in designing and implementing internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and financial reporting tools; experience leading ERP rollouts within the finance function is an advantage.
Deep knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards applicable in Oman.
Leadership & Personal Attributes
A decisive, inspiring leader who leads by example and develops talent around them.
Hungry to grow — someone who sees this role as a stepping stone, not a final destination; energised by challenge and driven to take on more.
A builder’s mindset: energised by creating structure and systems where things are not yet fully formed.
Commercially astute with the gravitas to engage and influence at C-suite level.
Meticulous and detail-oriented, yet able to zoom out and communicate the big picture with clarity.
Uncompromising in integrity, governance, and ethical financial standards.
Thrives under pressure, manages competing priorities, and consistently delivers results.
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