Accountant

Description

Summary: Seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for electrical, control & instrumentation trading operations, focusing on importing, stocking, and distributing components. Highlights: 1. Manage full-cycle accounting for EC&I trading operations 2. Critical role in trading & inventory accounting for thousands of SKUs 3. Opportunity to specialize in import and LC management **Job Title:** General Accountant **Industry:** Electrical, Control \& Instrumentation Trading **Location:** Doha, Qatar **Experience Required:** 2–5 Years **Job Type:** Full\-time **About the Role:** We are looking for a detail\-oriented General Accountant to manage the full\-cycle accounting for our EC\&I trading operations. The ideal candidate must understand the financial nuances of importing, stocking, and distributing electrical components (cables, panels, sensors, automation spares) in the Qatari market. **Key Responsibilities:** **1\. Core Accounting \& Bookkeeping:** * Maintain the General Ledger (GL), ensuring all transactions (sales, purchases, inventory, overheads) are recorded accurately in compliance with IFRS and Qatar’s VAT/Corporate Tax laws. * Process accounts payable (suppliers in UAE, Europe, Asia) and accounts receivable (local B2B clients). * Perform monthly bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and inter\-company reconciliations. **2\. Trading \& Inventory Accounting (Critical):** * Monitor inventory valuation (FIFO/Weighted Average) for thousands of SKUs (sensors, breakers, cables, controllers). * Reconcile physical stock counts with system records; report shrinkage or variances. * Track cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross margin per product category (e.g., Instruments vs. Panels). **3\. Import \& LC Management:** * Coordinate with the procurement team to reconcile Letter of Credit (LC) documentation, import duties, and freight charges. * Ensure timely booking of landed costs (customs duty, handling, shipping) into inventory costs. **4\. Reporting \& ERP:** * Prepare weekly cash flow reports and aging reports (A/R \> 60 days). * Assist in monthly P\&L preparation, highlighting variances in trading margins. * Utilize accounting software (Odoo) for industrial trading. **Qualifications \& Skills:** * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. * **Experience:** 2 to 5 years of experience, **specifically within a Trading company** in Qatar or GCC. *(Note: Candidates with only contracting or real estate experience will not be considered).* * **Technical Skills:** * Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP for inventory reconciliation). * Experience with ERP systems (Odoo or similar). * **Soft Skills:** High integrity, ability to work under month\-end pressure, fluent in English (Arabic is a plus but not mandatory). **Preferred Industry Background:** Candidates who have previously worked in **Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or Industrial Spare Parts trading** will be given immediate preference. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: QAR3,000\.00 \- QAR5,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person