Finance Operations Controller (Onsite, Qatar Doha)

FINANCE & Operations Controller

Family Office | Multi-Entity | Global Investments

Role Type

Full-Time | Hands-On Execution

Location

Doha, Qatar

Reporting To

Principal / Family Office

Experience

5+ Years Finance Operations Multi-Entity / Investment Portfolios

Role Overview

We are seeking a Finance & Operations Executive to support a global family office with multi-jurisdictional entities and a diverse investment portfolio spanning private markets, public markets, structured products, and FX.

This is a hands-on execution role, not a supervisory or advisory position. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the office and must be capable of understanding the underlying transactions, not just processing them.

Payments & Cash Mgmt

Multi-Entity Accounting

Structured Products

India Coordination

Key Responsibilities

1) Payments & Cash Management

• Execute all payments across family office entities, SPVs, global operating entities, and personal accounts as required
• Maintain payment schedules, funding timelines, and cash flow visibility
• Coordinate with banks on transfers, FX-related flows, confirmations, and issue resolution

2 ) Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain books across all entities in multiple currencies and jurisdictions
• Perform bank and custodian reconciliations, expense classification, and accruals
• Ensure accounting reflects the true economic substance of each transaction not just its invoice form

3) Financial Product-Aware Booking (Core Requirement)

The role requires a working understanding of financial instruments to ensure correct classification, booking, and lifecycle tracking. Coverage includes:

Investment Instruments

• Equity and preferred equity
• Fund capital commitments and drawdowns
• Convertible instruments (notes, SAFEs)
• Distributions vs. return of capital vs. income correct classification required

Structured Products

• Fixed Coupon Notes (FCNs), Step-down Notes, Bonus/Booster Notes
• Understanding of coupon mechanics, barrier events, and early redemption triggers
• Product lifecycle tracking from issuance through maturity or early exit

FX & Derivatives

• FX spot, forwards, options
• Structured FX products including TARF (Target Redemption Forward) and TARN
• Working knowledge of cashflow vs. notional exposure and realised vs. unrealised outcomes

Expectation: Ability to interpret term sheets and bank statements, correctly classify transactions, and flag unclear or inconsistent treatment.

4 ) India Coordination & Compliance Awareness

• Coordinate with Indian accountants, tax advisors, and service providers
• Track filing requirements, documentation needs, and compliance deadlines
• Maintain organised records for all India-related investments and entities

Note: This is not an advisory role but candidates must have practical familiarity with India's administrative and regulatory environment.

5 ) Accounts Payable & Internal Controls

• Maintain invoice and payment tracking systems
• Ensure all payments are properly approved, fully documented, and audit-ready
• Support implementation and ongoing operation of internal controls and approval workflows

6 • Multi-Entity Operational Support

• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and corporate service providers
• Support audit processes and prepare compliance documentation across jurisdictions

Candidate Profile

Core Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting or finance operations experience
• Demonstrated experience managing books across multiple entities and currencies
• High attention to detail errors in this role have real financial consequences
• Strong process discipline and follow-through

Financial Product Knowledge Essential

Candidates must demonstrate functional familiarity with:

• Structured notes: FCNs, step-down structures, bonus/booster structures
• FX products: spot, forwards, options, TARF/TARN
• Ability to track product cashflows and lifecycle events, and apply appropriate accounting treatment

This will be assessed. Candidates without demonstrable product knowledge will not progress.

India Experience Essential

• Experience managing or liaising on India-based investments, entities, or advisors
• Familiarity with India's filing processes, documentation requirements, and regulatory environment
• This is a meaningful differentiator in the selection process

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with a structured approach to documentation
• Strong ownership mindset comfortable taking end-to-end accountability
• Able to manage both institutional and personal financial matters with equal rigour
• Comfortable operating in a lean, high-responsibility environment with limited hand-holding

What This Role Is — and Isn't

This is not a pure accounting or bookkeeping role.

It is a controller-level execution role that requires:

• Strong operational discipline and process ownership
• Awareness of financial instruments and their accounting implications
• Ability to work across jurisdictions and complex investment structures without extensive guidance

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will complete a case-based assessment covering:

• India filing and compliance scenario
• FCN product booking and lifecycle tracking exercise
• FX transaction classification and reconciliation task

Candidates who pass the assessment will be invited for a structured interview with the principal.

Applications without a strong finance operations background and demonstrable product knowledge will not be considered.