Job Description

Job: Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting Work Location: Qatar Organization: Finance and Business Services Work Days: Sunday-Thursday Sponsorship Eligibility: Yes Classification: Full Time Posting End Date: July 24th, 2024

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing financial planning, budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting. The incumbent will prepare financial statements and generate reports giving insights on operational activity to facilitate financial decision making.

Job Responsibilities

Leads the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets. Prepares the executive summary for finance leadership review. Monitors and analyses budget variances throughout the year, utilizing data compiled to update forecasts, administer, and report on the approved budget. Oversees the monthly reconciliation against the budget and directs the internal team. Guides the enhancement of various templates or reports used for such reconciliations. Guides the development and enhancement of various templates or reports used for reporting and reconciliations. Monitors the revenue cycle activities to identify opportunities for improvement. Liaises with internal stakeholders to engage in the budgeting process and provides detailed, meaningful insights for budget management. Manages all accounting-related transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies, financial regulations and accounting standards (US GAAP). Oversees closing of accounting entries on a monthly and annual basis ensuring completion of documentation for academic, research and grants accounts. Leads the timely preparation and accurate presentation of essential financial reports, including financial statements, quarterly reports, grants management reports, research packages. Leads all intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance. Manages the financial year-end audit process, working closely with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and information. Manages the financial aspects of grants management, including grant budgeting, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. Ensures accurate records are maintained for all fixed assets, including acquisitions, tagging, disposals, depreciation. Leads automation efforts relevant to the work area to streamline processes and ensure compliance. Stays current accounting standards, including US GAAP and best industry practices. Maintains clear and effective communication with all stakeholders regarding financial matters, providing updates and responding to inquiries promptly. Manages monthly KPI (Key Performance Indicator) reports and financial statistics. Manages the updates and maintenance of finance policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration with professional qualifications such as ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA. 9 - 10 years of relevant experience including supervisory experience preferably in higher education, healthcare or research setup.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge and experience in US general accounting principles (GAAP). Experience in SAP or Oracle and similar ERP implementations preferred. Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with a meticulous approach to reporting. Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-cultural background. Thorough attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced result-oriented environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in English and Arabic (preferable). Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite of products with strong focus on MS Excel.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF). The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre-medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first-year pre-medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today. WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:

to provide the finest education possible for medical students

to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge

to improve healthcare both now and for future generations

to provide the highest quality of care to the community

WCM-Q's home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world's leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled employer.