Job Description

Location
Doha, Qatar
Experience
10
Job Type
Recruitment


Position Overview


The Chief Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations, and providing accurate, timely, and transparent financial information to management. The role will also play a pivotal part in strengthening internal controls, leading the accounting team, and supporting the group's multi-sector business units with robust financial reporting and analysis.


Reporting Line


Direct Reporting To: Financial Controller (FC)

Works Closely With: Finance Managers of subsidiaries, Procurement, HR, Legal, and Internal Audit

Supervises: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Payroll teams across the Holding

Key Responsibilities


Financial Reporting & Compliance


Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.

Maintain compliance with IFRS and Qatar regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with external auditors and manage statutory audit processes.

Ensure accurate tax submissions in line with Qatari laws.

Accounting Operations & Controls


Lead and manage day-to-day accounting activities including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and payroll.

Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes with strict adherence to deadlines.

Implement and monitor robust internal control frameworks across subsidiaries.

Approve journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.

Team Leadership


Supervise and mentor the accounting team to build strong technical and reporting capabilities.

Assign responsibilities, review team performance, and drive continuous improvement.

Ensure alignment of accounting practices across all business units of the Group.

Financial Analysis & Support


Assist in preparing variance analysis against budgets and forecasts for management review.

Support the FC in developing financial policies, cost optimization initiatives, and funding strategies.

Deliver timely MIS (Management Information System) reports for decision-making.

Systems & Process Improvements


Oversee the proper use of SAP ERP / Other system for financial transactions and reporting.

Identify process inefficiencies and recommend automation or policy enhancements.

Ensure proper documentation, SOPs, and governance practices in the Finance department.

Governance & Strategic Involvement




Support CF and top management in financial due diligence for new projects or investments.

Participate in group-wide strategic initiatives including budgeting, business transformation, and risk management.

Candidate Profile


Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, ACCA, CMA preferred).

Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory/managerial role.

Strong knowledge of IFRS, local tax laws, and consolidation processes.

Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).

* Proven ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.