Accountant General Ledger

Management Solutions International MSI; Qatar; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting services firm in Qatar is looking for a General Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and project cost tracking while also preparing financial reports to assist in decision-making. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in a similar role along with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Proficiency in ERP systems like Oracle or SAP and strong Excel skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in a similar accounting role, preferably in recruitment or outsourcing.
• Strong understanding of GL processes and project accounting.
• Excellent MS Excel skills including pivot tables and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll expenses and accruals.
• Track revenues and costs for each outsourcing contract.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank and vendor statements.
• Prepare monthly management reports including project profitability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Deadline management

Accounting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Zoho Books

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

The General Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, payroll postings, project cost tracking and financial reporting for the recruitment and outsourcing business. The role requires strong attention to detail and accuracy ensuring that all financial data from manpower deployments to project recoveries is properly recorded, analyzed and reported to support decision-making and organizational profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger (GL) Accounting & Month-End Closing

• Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll expenses, accruals, prepaid expenses, amortizations and provisions.
• Maintain the general ledger to ensure correctness, completeness and adherence to IFRS.
• Perform month-end closing activities including reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting.
• Ensure timely closing of books and submission of management reports.

2. Project Accounting & Cost Tracking

• Track revenues and costs for each outsourcing contract and recruitment project.
• Coordinate with Operations / Recruitment teams to ensure all manpower deployment costs (WPS, payroll recoveries, leave payments, EOS overtime) are captured accurately.
• Prepare profitability analysis by project/client including cost-to-revenue matching.
• Monitor project budgets, utilization rates and cost deviations.
• Maintain project-level schedules such as payroll cost allocations, employee charge-out vs cost comparisons and monthly revenue vs cost bridge.

3. Payroll Accounting

• Verify payroll records imported from WPS and HR systems.
• Post payroll allowances, overtime, leave encashment and statutory payments into the GL.
• Reconcile employee-related accounts (advances, loans, EOS benefits, leave provisions).

4. Accounts Reconciliation

• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank, petty cash, advances, accruals, intercompany and vendor statements.
• Reconcile manpower cost schedules and ensure each cost item is mapped to the correct project.
• Investigate discrepancies and follow up with appropriate departments for resolution.

5. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management reports including project profitability reports, manpower cost allocation summary, balance sheet schedules, forecasts and budgets.
• Provide financial insights to management to support decisions related to pricing, contract renewals, and new tenders.

6. Compliance Documentation & Audit

• Ensure adherence to IFRS, internal policies and audit requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation of contracts, financial records and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external auditors with required documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 3–6 years’ experience in a similar accounting role (preferably in recruitment, outsourcing, manpower or services industry).
• Strong understanding of GL processes, cost accounting and project accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Zoho Books, Dynamics or similar).
• Excellent MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, schedules).
• High attention to detail, accuracy and time management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Deadline management
• Stakeholder communication
• Accuracy in reconciliation
• Ownership and accountability
• Integrity and confidentiality

Key Skills

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Debits & Credits
• GAAP
• Pivot tables
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Sage
• Account Reconciliation
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• ERP Systems

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1