Regional Finance Officer - UAE/Qatar & Middle East

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

Job summary

COOEC in Doha, Qatar, seeks a finance professional to provide full-cycle accounting support for the Abu Dhabi entity and the Middle East region. You will manage bookkeeping, month-end close, treasury, and tax compliance, coordinating with banks, auditors and tax authorities.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, 3 years of accounting experience (MEA exposure preferred), and familiarity with UAE/Qatar tax regulations. Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Three years accounting experience, including overseas (Middle East preferred).
• Familiarity with Chinese Accounting Standards and full-cycle entity accounting.
• Knowledge of UAE/Qatar tax regulations and filing experience preferred.
• CPA / ACCA / CMA or Chinese Intermediate Accountant qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for the Abu Dhabi entity, including voucher preparation and archiving.
• Carry out month-end/year-end closing and prepare financial statements per Group requirements.
• Handle daily receipts/payments and bank accounts, following the fund approval process strictly.
• Reconcile AR/AP and other current accounts; track and clear historical balances and open items.
• Manage UAE tax compliance (VAT, Corporate Tax), ensuring timely filing with zero late returns.
• Support internal/external audits by preparing vouchers, ledgers and supporting documents.
• Liaise with local banks, tax authorities, auditors and consultants.
• Provide other regional finance support and ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Finance Manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Mandarin language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related discipline

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office / Excel

Job description

COOEC in Doha, Qatar, seeks a finance professional to provide full-cycle accounting support for the Abu Dhabi entity and the Middle East region. You will manage bookkeeping, month-end close, treasury, and tax compliance, coordinating with banks, auditors and tax authorities.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, 3 years of accounting experience (MEA exposure preferred), and familiarity with UAE/Qatar tax regulations. Mandarin is a plus.