Accountant (Arabic)

Description

Summary: The Accountant will manage daily accounting activities, maintain financial records, process transactions, prepare reports, and ensure compliance within a construction and contracting environment. Highlights: 1. Experience in construction & contracting environment 2. Strong project accounting expertise 3. Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/accounting systems **Job Summary** The Accountant will be responsible for managing day\-to\-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing financial reports, and supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable Qatar regulations. The ideal candidate should have experience in a **construction and contracting environment**, with good knowledge of project accounting, supplier and subcontractor payments, receivables, payables, petty cash, bank reconciliation, and cost monitoring. **Key Responsibilities:** * Record daily financial transactions accurately in the accounting system. * Maintain proper books of accounts and supporting documentation. * Prepare journal entries and ensure proper account classification. * Maintain the General Ledger and subsidiary ledgers. * Perform monthly and year\-end account closing activities. * Prepare trial balances and supporting schedules. * Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. * Verify supplier and subcontractor invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes, and supporting documents. * Process supplier invoices and payment requests. * Maintain supplier account statements and reconcile outstanding balances. * Coordinate with Procurement and Project teams regarding invoice discrepancies. * Monitor subcontractor payment certificates and supporting documentation. * Prepare customer invoices and debit/credit notes. * Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments. * Maintain customer account statements. * Perform customer account reconciliations. * Assist in preparing receivables aging reports. * Perform monthly bank reconciliations. * Maintain petty cash records and verify supporting documents. * Monitor cash transactions and ensure proper approvals. * Prepare cash and bank reports when required. * Maintain **project\-wise accounting records**. * Monitor project costs against approved budgets. * Track expenses related to materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs. * Coordinate with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors regarding project financial information. * Review project\-related invoices and payment certificates. * Assist in preparing project profitability and cost reports. * Monitor advances, retention amounts, and subcontractor balances. * Support month\-end project cost closing. * Coordinate with HR regarding monthly payroll inputs. * Verify salary, overtime, leave salary, deductions, and other employee\-related payments. * Assist in preparing payroll reconciliation and related accounting entries. * Maintain records of employee advances and recoveries. * Assist in preparing **VAT/tax\-related records and reports**, where applicable. * Ensure accounting records comply with applicable Qatar regulations and company policies. * Maintain proper documentation for internal and external audits. * Support auditors by providing required schedules and supporting documents. **Technical Skills** * General Accounting * Accounts Payable \& Receivable * Bank Reconciliation * Petty Cash Management * Project Accounting **Software Skills** * Advanced **Microsoft Excel** * ERP / Accounting Software such as: **Preferred Candidate Profile** * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance. * Arabic (Read , Write, Speak) is Mandatory for this position. * **4–6\+ years of accounting experience**, preferably in a **Construction \& Contracting Company**. * Strong experience in **project accounting, AP, AR, bank reconciliation, subcontractor accounts, and cost monitoring**. * Good knowledge of **MS Excel and ERP/accounting systems**. * Qatar/GCC experience is preferred. * Good English communication skills. * Transferable QID and immediate availability are advantageous. Work Location: In person