SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage daily accounting activities, financial reporting, and month-end closing, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance. Highlights: 1. Manage daily accounting transactions and financial reporting 2. Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes 3. Support financial analysis and accounting-related matters **Department:** Finance \& Accounts **Reports To:** Finance Manager / Chief Accountant **Location:** **Qatar** **Employment Type:** Full\-Time Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and detail\-oriented **Senior Accountant** to manage day\-to\-day accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll\-related accounting, and month\-end closing. The role will ensure accurate financial records, compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards, and timely submission of financial reports. Key Responsibilities * Manage daily accounting transactions, including **accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and journal entries**. * Prepare and review **monthly financial statements, management reports, and account schedules**. * Perform monthly **bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations** and resolve discrepancies. * Manage the **month\-end and year\-end closing process**, ensuring all transactions and accruals are properly recorded. * Review invoices, payments, receipts, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and proper authorization. * Monitor **receivables and payables**, including outstanding balances and payment schedules. * Prepare and maintain **accruals, prepayments, provisions, and fixed asset schedules**. * Assist with **payroll accounting**, including salary, leave salary, EOS/final settlement, and related accounting entries. * Ensure proper accounting treatment and reconciliation of **employee\-related and project/site expenses**. * Support the preparation of **cash flow forecasts and budget monitoring**. * Coordinate with internal departments to obtain required financial information and supporting documents. * Assist with **external and internal audits**, providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents as required. * Ensure accounting records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards. * Monitor and maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions. * Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. * Support the Finance Manager/Chief Accountant with financial analysis and other accounting\-related matters. * Perform other duties as assigned by management. Requirements \& Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in **Accounting, Finance, or a related field**. * Minimum **5–7 years of relevant accounting experience**, preferably in construction, contracting, engineering, or project\-based companies. * Strong knowledge of **general accounting principles and financial reporting**. * Experience with **month\-end closing, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll accounting, and financial reporting**. * Good knowledge of **Excel**, including formulas, Pivot Tables, and financial data analysis. * Experience with ERP/accounting systems. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Good analytical, organizational, and problem\-solving skills. * Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines. * Good communication and coordination skills. Preferred * Professional accounting qualification such as **ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent** is an advantage. * Experience working in **Qatar/GCC** is preferred. * Experience handling **multi\-project or site\-based accounting** is an advantage. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: QAR1\.00 \- QAR2\.00 per month Work Location: In person