Senior Accountant

Duties & Responsibilities Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with local regulations, and supporting management with timely financial insights. The role requires strong accounting expertise, leadership capability, and experience within a structured corporate or group environment.

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable Qatar financial and tax regulations

• Manage general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets

• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes

• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit activities

• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow management

• Review reconciliations (bank, intercompany, balance sheet accounts)

• Support financial planning, cost control, and management reporting

• Supervise junior accounting staff and ensure adherence to internal controls

• Assist in improving accounting systems, policies, and procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred

• Minimum 5–8 years of accounting experience, preferably in Qatar or GCC

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local regulatory requirements

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel