Accountant

Almana Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Almana Group, based in Doha, is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to manage general ledger, closing activities, and financial reporting. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, and compliance across tax and internal controls, while coordinating with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and timely financial information.

The candidate will review junior staff work, uphold accounting policies, and participate in ERP enhancements to improve processes and reporting."

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of IFRS, taxation and ERP systems is preferred.
• Progress toward ACCA/CMA/CPA/CA or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and financial closing processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Coordinate with departments for budget validation and variance analysis.
• Assist in tax compliance, audits, and internal controls.
• Support ERP upgrades and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline

Training in IFRS, taxation, or ERP systems

Progress toward ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

IFRS reporting

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure accurate and timely accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and closing activities while supporting financial controls, compliance, budgeting, audits, and day-to-day finance operations. The role also reviews the work of junior finance staff and provides guidance to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting policies.

GENERAL LEDGER & FINANCIAL CLOSING

Perform general ledger activities and financial closing processes to ensure complete, accurate, and timely accounting records.

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger and key balance sheet accounts.
• Carry out assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Verify transactions for correct account classification, cost center allocation, and accounting treatment.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies and unreconciled balances and coordinate their resolution.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded in accordance with accounting standards, Group policies, and established timelines

FINANCIAL REPORTING, ANALYSIS & BUDGETING

Support financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities to provide accurate and reliable financial information.

• Prepare financial statements and management reports for review by the Senior Accountant or Chief Accountant.
• Perform variance, trend, and other financial analysis and highlight significant movements.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Prepare actual versus budget analysis and investigate significant variances.
• Coordinate with departments to collect and validate budget and forecast information.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and analysis required by management and external auditors.

ACCOUNTS, ASSETS & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

Oversee assigned accounting and day-to-day financial activities to ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and control of financial transactions.

• Process and verify Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions and supporting documentation.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue receivables and outstanding payables.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules, and related accounting records.
• Support physical verification and reconciliation of fixed assets and inventories.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and process assigned payment transactions, expense claims, petty cash, staff advances, and payroll-related accounting entries.

TAXATION, AUDIT & INTERNAL CONTROLS

Support tax compliance, audit requirements, and internal controls to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and Group financial policies

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for corporate tax, withholding tax, VAT, and other applicable tax requirements.
• Ensure tax-related transactions and supporting documents are accurately recorded and maintained.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Support responses to audit queries and follow up on assigned audit requirements.
• Follow established internal control procedures and report identified exceptions or discrepancies.
• Assist in documenting accounting procedures and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial controls and compliance

FINANCIAL SYSTEMS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Maintain accurate financial system records and support improvements to accounting processes, systems, and reporting.

• Ensure transactions are accurately posted and classified within the ERP/accounting system.
• Perform assigned module closing activities in accordance with the financial closing schedule.
• Identify and assist in resolving accounting system and transaction-processing issues.
• Support ERP upgrades, system enhancements, testing, and finance process automation initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing accounting workflows and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain appropriate financial records and system documentation to support reporting, control, and audit requirements.

TEAM SUPPORT & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION

Coordinate with finance colleagues and other departments to support accurate and efficient financial processes.

• Work closely with Senior Accountants and other Finance team members to complete assigned accounting activities.
• Provide assistance and knowledge sharing to junior finance staff when required.
• Coordinate with Procurement, HR, Operations, and other departments on accounting and financial matters.
• Support the Operations team by verifying and validating project costs for potential projects before finalization.
• Follow up with relevant departments to obtain outstanding financial information and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Senior Accountant and Chief Accountant with finance-related assignments and other activities required to support departmental objectives.

Skills

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Relevant training in accounting, IFRS, taxation, or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Progress toward a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA, or equivalent is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Relevant training in accounting, IFRS, taxation, or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Progress toward a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA, or equivalent is an advantage

COMPETENCIES:

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• General ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Month-end and year-end closing.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Fixed asset and inventory accounting.
• Bank reconciliation and payment processing.
• Basic financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Understanding of taxation and audit requirements.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• General ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Month-end and year-end closing.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Fixed asset and inventory accounting.
• Bank reconciliation and payment processing.
• Basic financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Understanding of taxation and audit requirements.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems