Finance and Service Directorate Manager - Oil and Gas / Energy
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, or related field.
- Professional accounting certificate (CPA, CMA) preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years experience in Financial, Accounting and Management.
- Prior experience in the oil and gas industry preferred.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and team management.
- Experience leading a high performing team.
The Finance and Services Directorate Manager (FSDM) is responsible for the effective leadership and management of the Damascus Finance and Services function, ensuring operational efficiency and supporting Gulfsands’ business objectives, including maintaining strong relationships with governmental entities. The FSDM reports to the Gulfsands Group Financial Control and provides oversight, coordination, and management of the team responsible for day to day transactional processing.
This role is well suited for an experienced finance professional with proven management capabilities who is motivated to lead a high performing team delivering timely, accurate, and efficient finance and service operations. The FSDM must demonstrate strong leadership skills, with a genuine commitment to developing, motivating, and supporting staff in their critical roles. The Finance and Services Directorate Manager plays a key role in ensuring robust financial control, efficient service delivery, and meaningful contribution to the Group’s corporate objectives—enabling Gulfsands to operate effectively and in full compliance with both Group and local requirements, while leveraging finance and services to support Gulfsands’ future direction.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise finance and services staff, to ensure effective delivery and timely results.
- Develop and implement finance and services policies and procedures.
- Develop, and monitor internal financial reports.
- Manage budgeting and cost control for The Syrian Project (in co-ordination with Group) expenses.
- Manage budgeting and cost control for The Syrian Project (in co-ordination with Group) expenses.
- Liaise with external auditors.
- Liaise with external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with policies and legal regulations.
- Ensure compliance with policies and legal regulations.
- Support other functions within Gulfsands.
- Improve finance and services systems and workflows for efficiency.
- Build and maintain good relations with Government entities in coordination with senior management.
- Work with external legal advisors on legal matters.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional development within the team.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional development within the team.
Skills & Competencies:
- Internationally recognized professional accountancy qualification.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Organizational and time-management abilities.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Knowledge of Finance and Accounting Systems.
- Budgeting and financial diligence.
- Attention to detail and multitasking ability.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Strong understanding of local laws, regulations, and government procedures.
Work Environment:
- Primarily office-based in Damascus, with occasional travel to the field.
- Standard working hours, with flexibility during peak periods or critical projects.
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