Senior General Accountant

Role overview

Accounting operations and close

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and accounting documentation.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Manage and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Perform and review bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.

Reporting, controls, and collaboration

• Monitor cash flow, expenses, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and assist with monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis.
• Monitor departmental expenses and support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and finance-related matters.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate discrepancies and variances, implement corrective actions, and contribute to process, control, and reporting improvements.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff where required, and perform other assigned accounting and finance duties.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• At least five years of relevant general accounting experience is required; experience in a structured corporate environment in Qatar is preferred.

Technical and professional qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures is required.
• Experience handling AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting is required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Native-level Arabic and English proficiency is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders is required.

Location requirement

• Candidates must currently be based in Qatar.