Senior General Accountant

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records, ledgers, and accounting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Manage AP and AR transactions and perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, expenses, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff where required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant general accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Experience handling AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Native-level Arabic and English proficiency is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Location requirement

• Candidates currently based in Qatar are required.