Senior Accounting and Procurement Expert

Confidential, Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, Qatar, seeks a Senior Accounting and Procurement Expert to provide senior technical oversight across government accounting and procurement. You will ensure accurate financial records, disciplined budget execution, transparent tendering, and robust contract administration within approved authorities.

The role requires extensive experience in accounting and procurement within the GCC, with strong ERP and Excel skills, and the ability to lead process improvements and staff capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A recognized professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA/CMA) with current standing.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledger entries and financial records for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee monthly and year-end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Review accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and outstanding balances.
• Review fixed asset accounting and asset registers; reconcile with physical verification.
• Prepare or review periodic financial reports and management analyses.

Skills

Accounting

Procurement

Budgeting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA/CMA)

Tools

ERP finance module

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accounting and Procurement Expert

Government Sector Job Description

Location: Qatar | Function: Finance and Administrative Affairs

Reporting line: Head of Finance and Administrative Affairs or designated engagement lead, according to the organizational structure.

Role purpose

Provide senior technical expertise and practical oversight across government accounting and procurement. The role supports accurate financial records, disciplined budget execution, transparent tendering, effective contract administration, and responsible use of public funds. The expert will identify control weaknesses, improve procedures, advise management, and develop staff capability while working within approved delegated authorities.

Key responsibilities

Accounting and financial reporting

• Review general ledger entries, account classifications, supporting documentation, and financial records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with the entity’s approved accounting framework.
• Oversee or review monthly and year end closing activities, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and schedules supporting financial reports, as applicable to the accounting basis adopted.
• Review accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, advances, deposits, guarantees, and outstanding balances; recommend timely resolution of discrepancies and aged items.
• Review fixed asset accounting and asset registers, including additions, transfers, disposals, and reconciliation with physical verification results.
• Prepare or review periodic financial reports and management analyses, explain material movements, and highlight matters requiring management action.

Budget preparation and expenditure control

• Coordinate budget preparation with relevant departments, assess assumptions and funding requirements, and support expenditure forecasts and budget submissions.
• Monitor actual expenditure and commitments against approved allocations; investigate variances and report emerging pressures, underspending, and funding risks.
• Review budget availability and the financial implications of proposed procurements, contract amendments, and spending requests before submission for approval.
• Support cash flow forecasting, payment planning, and budget adjustments within the applicable approval framework.

Procurement and contract management

Procurement planning and tendering

• Develop or review annual procurement plans aligned with operational priorities, approved budgets, realistic lead times, and the entity’s procurement requirements.
• Review purchase requisitions, specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, and proposed sourcing methods for completeness and clarity; coordinate technical input from the requesting department.
• Support preparation and review of tender and quotation documents, commercial terms, evaluation criteria, and procurement schedules.
• Support tender clarification and evaluation processes within the assigned role, ensuring criteria are consistently applied, decisions are documented, and confidentiality is maintained.
• Review supplier due diligence, registration records, commercial evaluations, award recommendations, and supporting approvals; assess competitiveness and value for money.

Contracts and supplier administration

• Review purchase orders and contract documentation for consistency with approved awards, budgets, agreed prices, deliverables, and payment terms; refer legal issues to the legal function.
• Monitor contract milestones, delivery acceptance, renewals, expiries, guarantees, and supplier performance in coordination with contract owners and user departments.
• Assess proposed contract variations and extensions, document their financial impact, and verify that the required approvals are obtained.
• Review invoice matching, evidence of receipt or completion, deductions, and payment entitlements before recommending payment through the approved workflow.
• Maintain clear procurement and contract records, track unresolved supplier issues, and support orderly contract closeout and release of guarantees when authorized.

Governance and process improvement

• Evaluate accounting and procurement policies, procedures, delegated authorities, and controls; propose practical improvements that reflect applicable government requirements.
• Strengthen separation between requesting, purchasing, receiving, recording, and approving payments; elevate incompatible duties and conflicts of interest.
• Maintain traceable records of decisions and approvals, monitor exceptions, and elevate suspected irregularities through established reporting channels.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit observations and oversight requests, and monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Support ERP finance and procurement improvements, including process mapping, data quality reviews, user requirements, testing, and staff training.

Qualifications and experience

Mandatory requirements

• More than 15 years of relevant professional experience in accounting and procurement within the GCC, including substantial direct experience with ministries, government authorities, or other public sector entities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A recognized professional accounting qualification, such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, or an equivalent qualification. Candidates should provide evidence of the qualification and current standing where applicable.
• Demonstrated practical experience across both accounting and procurement, including financial reporting, budgeting, tendering, supplier evaluation, contract administration, and expenditure controls.
• Strong working knowledge of government financial regulations, procurement procedures, delegated authorities, and the accounting framework applicable to the employing entity.
• Experience reviewing or developing policies, procedures, control frameworks, and management reports, and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP finance and procurement modules, Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, and preparation of clear professional reports.

Preferred requirements

• Government sector experience in Qatar, with practical familiarity with local financial and procurement requirements, tender committee procedures, and oversight expectations.
• An additional procurement qualification, such as a relevant CIPS qualification or MCIPS designation.
• A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Financial Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Professional communication and report writing capability in both Arabic and English.
• Experience supporting government transformation, ERP implementation, procedural reform, or staff capability development.

Core competencies

Analytical judgment; attention to detail; professional integrity and confidentiality; commercial awareness; clear report writing; effective coordination with technical and legal teams; ability to challenge constructively; prioritization under deadlines; and practical coaching of staff.

Performance measures

Performance objectives should reflect the assigned responsibilities and approved baselines. Measures may include timely and accurate financial reporting; clearance of aged reconciliation items; quality of budget forecasts and variance explanations; procurement cycle times; completeness of tender and contract records; timely resolution of contract issues; implementation of control improvements; and closure of agreed audit actions.

Authority and working relationships

Work closely with finance, procurement, legal, requesting departments, tender committees, contract owners, IT, and auditors. Exercise only formally delegated authority. Technical acceptance, procurement evaluation, accounting review, and payment approval must follow the entity’s assigned responsibilities and segregation of duties requirements.