Senior Accountant

Description

Summary: A Senior Accountant ensures financial reporting integrity, manages the full accounting cycle, and mentors junior staff within the finance team. Highlights: 1. Critical member of the finance team ensuring financial reporting integrity 2. Lead month-end/year-end close processes and prepare financial statements 3. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff **Job Title: Senior Accountant** **Job Summary** The Senior Accountant is a critical member of the finance team, responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and maintaining robust internal controls. This role involves managing the full accounting cycle, from overseeing the month\-end close to preparing financial statements and coordinating with external auditors. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail\-oriented professional with strong analytical skills who can serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior staff . **Key Responsibilities** **Financial Reporting \& General Ledger Management** * Lead the month\-end and year\-end close processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliations . * Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) in compliance with GAAP or IFRS . * Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data . * Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement . **Compliance, Audit \& Internal Controls** * Serve as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, preparing necessary documentation and ensuring timely completion of audit requirements . * Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, laws, and internal corporate policies . * Assist with tax compliance efforts, including the preparation of tax returns and supporting schedules . * Develop, document, and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and enhance efficiency . **Leadership \& Business Partnership** * Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior accounting staff, reviewing their work and contributing to their professional development . * Partner with cross\-functional teams (e.g., FP\&A, Operations, Sales) to provide financial insights, track expenditures, and support business objectives . * Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models, performing variance analysis against budgets and prior periods . **Required Qualifications** **Education \& Certification** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field . * A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar professional accounting designation (e.g., ACCA, CA) is **highly preferred or required** . **Experience** * Minimum of **4\-7 years** of progressive accounting experience . * **Significant experience with month\-end closing, financial reporting, and general ledger functions** is essential . * Experience in a shared service, BPO environment, or multi\-national corporation is often preferred . **Technical Skills** * Expert\-level proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) . * Strong experience with major ERP systems (e.g., **SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics**) . * Deep knowledge of **GAAP/IFRS** and financial reporting requirements . **Soft Skills** * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non\-financial stakeholders . * Strong analytical and problem\-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail . * Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities, with a proactive and collaborative approach . Pay: QAR82,000\.00 \- QAR130,000\.00 per year Work Location: In person