Assistant Manager - Financial Business Support

Role Overview

Assistant Manager - Financial Business Support at QNB, located in Doha, Qatar. The role sits within the Finance Division, Financial Services Department.

Company Overview

Established in 1964 as Qatar's first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group is the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa region. The Group operates through more than 31 countries across three continents with over 28,000 employees serving up to 20 million customers through 1,000 locations and 4,300 ATMs. QNB maintains ratings of A from Standard & Poor's, Aa3 from Moody's, and A+ from Fitch. The bank ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa according to Brand Finance Magazine and maintains an active community support program sponsoring social, educational and sporting events.

Role Purpose

The incumbent will provide timely Management Information System (MIS) reports to support management decision-making, coordinate external auditor and regulatory requirements, and monitor business performance closely to identify necessary corrective actions. The role will deliver regular progress reports on special projects and targets, flag variations, and perform initial analysis of reasons for under or over achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Standards

• Perform and support preparation of impact assessments resulting from new or changes to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their effect on QNB Group financial position and performance.
• Support IFRS transition projects in coordination with cross-functional departments.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting timetables for external reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual QCB pack for QCB approval of audited financial statements.
• Support the preparation of IFRS accounting conclusion memos and update or amend relevant policies and procedures within the bank's accounting policies document.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Support external auditor expectations and other advisory consultants.
• Support regulatory reviews and inspections as required.
• Support tax compliance projects, including implementation of VAT.
• Provide timely and accurate data to external and internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk functions when required.
• Assist in the provision of timely and accurate information to external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as required.
• Assist in the provision of timely reporting to the Ministry of Finance and other regulators as requested.
• Review rating agency reports and support provision of data to rating agencies and other regulators.

Business Performance & Analysis

• Support the development and enhancement of MIS tools and techniques to enable management and the Board to monitor business performance closely and take timely corrective actions.
• Spearhead the preparation of variance analysis and exception reports for related management reviews.
• Ensure efficient and smooth running of data consolidation and report distribution processes.
• Ensure the preparation of segmental reports and submit them to management on a periodic basis.
• Support P&L income and expense analysis and monthly balance sheet proofing exercises.

Strategic Projects & Advisory

• Support the oversight of the financial analysis process and provide business support services to branches and subsidiaries.
• Assist in and participate in projects as required, including Financial Due Diligence projects.
• Support the analysis of M&A proposals and assess their impact on the Group's balance sheet when potential targets are identified by Group Strategy or International Banking.
• Support the analysis of structured repo products and their internal reporting to senior management.

Systems & Infrastructure

• Identify requirements for updating MIS and other Risk Management systems and lead implementation.
• Liaise with the Group's IT Department to ensure MIS and ALCO reporting needs are timely resolved and attended to, including required system enhancements.

Stakeholder Management

• Assist customers in all queries on the Bank's products and seek solutions to their requests.
• Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments and units to achieve improvements in turnaround time.
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with related departments and units to achieve the Group's objectives and goals.
• Assist in the provision of timely and value-added business support required from GFCD by other departments, branches and subsidiaries.

Medium Term Note Programme

• Support the annual or periodical update of the bank's Medium Term Note Programme established in various international jurisdictions.

Operational Excellence

• Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
• Act within the limits of powers delegated to the incumbent.
• Implement KPIs and best practices for the Assistant Manager, Financial Business Support role.

Reporting & Coordination

• Oversee the preparation and timely communication of quarterly and annual reporting cycles.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree from a university with a major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study).
• At least 4 years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank.
• Chartered Accountancy, CPA, or ACCA qualification with a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience.

Additional Information

Candidates are required to attach the following documentation

• Resume/CV
• Copy of Passport or QID
• Copy of Education Certificate

Position closes 24-Jun-2027.