CONTEXT

Ooredoo is entering a new phase in its lifecycle where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. The urgency for change has become more heightened amidst increased competitive intensity across all markets in which Ooredoo operates. The Group’s ESS transformation programme must therefore ensure the successful delivery of the transformation in context of:

• Alignment of the Program objectives with the overall Ooredoo strategy
• Rapidly changing ICT environment
• Management of executive and shareholder expectations across the OpCos throughout the transformation
• Management of employee, customer, and supplier expectations
• Constant dynamics and local challenges in the economic, regulatory, and legal environments

ERP Systems Management:

Leading all aspects of the company's Finance ERP system, including integrations with other critical systems.

Process Optimization:

Designing and implementing efficient financial processes that drive business success.

Compliance & Controls:

Maintaining robust system controls to safeguard financial data and ensure adherence to regulations.

Subject Matter Expertise:

Serving as a senior expert on the functional and solution requirements of the financial systems.

Collaboration:

Fostering strong working relationships with IT and finance teams across all operational companies (opcos) for seamless system management.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

This role focuses on driving financial transformation and optimizing group finance through an effective ESS strategy.

ESS Strategy

Develop and implement a comprehensive ESS strategy for group finance.

Provide program management and guidance for successful ESS implementation across the finance function.

Process Optimization & Transformation:

Offer financial business process redesign support to group and its operating entities.

Policy & Reporting Enhancement:

Prepare, propose, and review financial policies and procedures aligned with ESS capabilities for all group entities.

Coordinate the implementation and enhancement of new ERP modules impacting finance.

Develop and enhance group & Opco reporting by leveraging Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics.

Collaboration & System Management:

Act as the liaison between Group IT, Opco IT, and Opco finance teams to ensure seamless collaboration.

Serve as the ultimate gatekeeper for defining functional requirements for financial systems.

Collaborate with IT and users to identify solutions during testing, ensuring clear and concise communication of requirements.

Technology & Implementation:

Partner with technology teams to select vendors for significant enhancements and new financial systems, ensuring compliance with Ooredoo methodologies and international accounting standards.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 15 years of experience in ERP Implementation & support
• Experience with Group Consolidation & Reporting
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations, such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Project management experience overseeing financial system implementations or transformations.
• Experience supporting ESS functions for telecom.
• Telco experience a must.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management or related discipline
• Accounting & finance Qualification – CA, CMA, CPA, or similar