Senior Accountant

UCC Holding

Doha

On-site

QAR 167,000 - 279,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking a Senior Accountant in Doha to manage financial data, ensure accurate records, and prepare reports, budgets, forecasts, and month-end activities. Emphasis on GAAP, internal controls, and ERP systems (preferably SAP).

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, trial balances, financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting internal/external audits while delivering clear financial insights to management.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
  • GCC experience advantageous
  • CPA/ACCA preferred

Responsibilities

  • General and cost accounting incl. journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Prepare and review trial balances and financial statements.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, AP, payroll, fixed assets, inventory.
  • Analyze revenues, costs, expenses, and trends.
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
  • Record transactions under correct accounts and cost centers.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
  • Conduct internal reviews/audits and correct entries.
  • Ensure ERP/SAP data integrity.
  • Support audits with reconciliations and schedules.

Skills

Accounting principles
Internal controls
Month-end close
Reconciliations
Forecasting
Budgeting
ERP systems
SAP
Excel
Financial reporting
Communication
Time management
Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP
Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and analyzing financial data, maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial reports, reconciliations, budgets, forecasts, and supporting month-end closing activities. The role ensures compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls while providing accurate financial information to management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform general and cost accounting activities, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, account classification, and reconciliations.
  • Prepare and review trial balances, financial statements, MIS reports, and supporting schedules.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and other assigned accounts.
  • Analyze revenues, costs, expenses, financial commitments, and business trends and provide relevant financial insights.
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and budget-versus-actual variance analysis.
  • Ensure accurate recording of transactions under the correct account numbers and cost centers.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and supporting documentation.
  • Conduct internal reviews and audits of financial records and prepare correcting journal entries when required.
  • Maintain fixed asset records and support physical verification of company assets and inventory.
  • Ensure financial transactions are properly authorized and comply with company policies and delegated approval limits.
  • Support the development and improvement of accounting procedures, systems, and internal controls.
  • Ensure effective use of ERP and accounting systems, preferably SAP, and maintain financial data integrity.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documents.
  • Provide financial information and analysis to management as required.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or immediate supervisor.
Job Knowledge & Skills
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and internal controls.
  • Good knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting practices.
  • Strong understanding of month-end closing, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Knowledge of banking and financial processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
  • SAP knowledge is preferred.
  • Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Job Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience, including at least 3 years of relevant experience; GCC experience is an advantage.
Education & Professional Qualification
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
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