Senior Accountant: FP&A & Controls Leader

Qatar Living®; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Living® seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support the Head of Finance. The role leads planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to drive informed decision-making for growth.

The ideal candidate brings 6–10 years of accounting experience, IFRS knowledge, and strong leadership. Experience with D365 Finance & Operations and audits is preferred to strengthen controls and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional certification preferred (ACCA, CPA, CMA)
• 6–10 years of accounting and financial operations experience
• Audit experience is preferred
• Strong expertise in D365 Finance & Operations
• Strong accounting technical knowledge
• High ownership and accountability
• Detail-oriented and structured
• Strong reconciliation and control mindset
• Analytical capability
• Leadership and team supervision skills

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day ownership of General Ledger and Chart of Accounts; review and approve journal entries and proper classification
• Manage monthly closing timeline; ensure accruals and deferrals; maintain closing checklist
• Prepare and present financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow)
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting with department heads; analyze variances and costs
• Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts and working capital efficiency
• Conduct financial analysis across revenue streams (subscriptions, paid ads, featured ads) and support KPI tracking
• Maintain strong internal controls; ensure IFRS compliance and support audits
• Lead and coach accounting team; set priorities and ensure process discipline

Job description

Qatar Living® seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support the Head of Finance. The role leads planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to drive informed decision-making for growth.

The ideal candidate brings 6–10 years of accounting experience, IFRS knowledge, and strong leadership. Experience with D365 Finance & Operations and audits is preferred to strengthen controls and governance.