Head of Fixed Assets and Inventory

About the role

The Head of Fixed Assets and Inventory leads the Fixed Assets and Inventory section within the Finance Department, ensuring accurate asset records, timely period‑end closing, and compliance with accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate strategy, support annual business plans and oversee financial performance of the Fixed Assets and Inventory function.
• Manage asset acquisition, tagging, verification, transfer, revaluation, retirement and ensure the asset register is up‑to‑date.
• Oversee month‑end and period‑end closing for fixed assets, approve depreciation reports and ensure timely soft close.
• Reconcile inventory financial entries, participate in physical counts and arrange random counts throughout the year.
• Coordinate insurance activities for assets and inventory, and facilitate internal and external audit requirements.

Required profile

• CA / CPA / CFA / MBA (Finance) with 15+ years of accounting experience.
• At least 5 years supervising Fixed Assets and Inventory, preferably in hospital/healthcare sector within the GCC.
• Proven experience managing high‑volume assets in an ERP environment and working under IFRS.

Required skills

• Proficiency with recognized ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.