Senior Accountant

JAR Accounting and Auditing; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

JAR Accounting and Auditing is seeking a Senior Accountant for a full-time, on-site role in Doha, Qatar. The candidate will manage day-to-day accounting functions, maintain the general ledger, and assist with month-end close and tax compliance.

The ideal candidate has seven years of accounting and audit experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and professional certification. You will review junior staff work and contribute to advisory engagements with financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant accounting and audit experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certification.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance and journal entries.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial statements and reports and support audit engagements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations; assist in tax return preparation.
• Review work of junior team members and contribute to business advisory engagements with financial analysis.

Skills

Financial accounting

General ledger management

Financial statement preparation

Audit procedures

Tax regulations knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional certification

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Company Description JAR Accounting and Auditing is a professional firm specializing in accounting, audit, tax, and business advisory services. The firm supports a diverse portfolio of clients with tailored financial solutions designed to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and strategic growth. Team members work in a structured, service-oriented environment that emphasizes accuracy, integrity, and client partnership. JAR Accounting and Auditing also offers opportunities to deepen technical expertise across multiple financial disciplines and sectors.

Role Description The Senior Accountant role is a full-time, on-site position based in Doha, Qatar. The Senior Accountant will manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements and reports, supporting audit engagements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax regulations, and assisting in the preparation of tax returns and related documentation. The role also involves reviewing work prepared by junior team members, identifying process improvements, and contributing to business advisory engagements through financial analysis and insights. The Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with internal teams and clients, maintaining clear communication and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in financial accounting, general ledger management, and preparation of financial statements.
• Experience with audit procedures, internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.
• Knowledge of tax regulations, tax return preparation, and basic tax planning concepts.
• Ability to perform detailed financial analysis, reconciliations, and variance reviews to support business advisory services.
• Proficiency with accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; strong Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification.
• Seven years of relevant accounting and audit experience, ideally within professional services or similar environments.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and guide junior team members.
• Capacity to work on-site in Doha, Qatar, handle multiple deadlines, and maintain high ethical and professional standards.