Chief Operating Officer (Qatar-Doha)

To lead the Support services & Operations division of this bank and oversee the development and implementation of all processes, policies, and procedures in coordination with the bank’s divisions/departments and in adherence with management requirements and regulatory guidelines.

High Level Roles and Responsibilities:

STRATEGIC
* Oversee the Operations activities of the bank, pertaining to and managing the Finance & Accounting, Human Capital & Business Services, Information Technology, Operations and Central Payments in the short and long term activities undertaken by the bank.
* Lead the formulation of budgets, policies and procedures of the Operations Division, to support the organizational business strategy.
* Ensure maintenance of the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics and integrity in provision of the services in the Support services & Operations division.
* Oversee application of the highest managerial and financial reporting standards through a combination of applicable best-practices and pertinent financial and accounting reporting standards.
* Provide leadership in evaluating and managing the bank’s capital adequacy, liquidity, profitability and other financial ratios.
* Ensure that IT requirements of the divisions/departments of the bank are met on a consistent basis and ensure support is provided (where required) to ascertain that appropriate software and hardware applications for the bank are inline with identified quality standards and system adherence.

OPERATIONAL
* Ensure that provisions, accruals, prepayments and other entries for periodic and annual closing of accounts for the bank are complete and accurate and based on adequate supporting documentation.
* Provide proactive and clear financial information of all monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring timely submission to the Board of Directors.
* Oversee and approve the administration of all financial and accounting systems, policies and procedures and ensure that bank financial and accounting practices are in compliance with International Financial and Accounting Reporting Standards and management requirements.
* Liaise and finalize with CEO on new changes (if applicable) to the Finance & Accounting, Human Capital & Business Services, Information Technology, Operations and Central Payments departments

Key Requirements:
* 12 to 15 years of related experience of which a minimum of 7 to 8 years should be in banking
* University Degree essential and MBA preferred
* Arabic language skills essential

Source:
http://jobs.efinancialcareers-gulf.com

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