Senior Accountant
Job Description
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification (ACCA / CPA / CMA) preferred.
• 5–10 years of accounting experience, with minimum 3–5 years in construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and construction contract accounting.
• Hands-on experience with TAX in Qatar.
• Experience in ERP systems
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, financial models).
• Experience handling bank guarantees and performance bonds is an advantage.
Responsibilities Duties:
Project & Job Cost Accounting
• Record and manage full-cycle accounting.
• Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition under IFRS 15.
• Track retention receivables and payables.
• Review subcontractor progress payments and certifications.
• Monitor budgets and track cost variances.
• Maintain proper documentation for transactions.
Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain general ledger and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide project profitability and margin analysis reports to management.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Qatar tax regulations.
• Prepare and file Corporate Income Tax returns.
• Manage Withholding Tax (WHT) compliance for foreign vendors.
• Liaise with the General Tax Authority (GTA) when required.
• Maintain documentation for tax assessments and audits.
Billing & Receivables
• Track progress billing and client invoicing.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on collections.
• Reconcile customer accounts and manage retention balances.
Payables & Cash Flow
• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Verify LPOs, delivery notes, and payment certificates.
• Prepare and review payment vouchers and payment schedules.
• Make timely payments via bank transfers, cheques, or WPS.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in cash flow planning.
• Monitor bank balances, facilities and guarantees.
Internal Controls & Audit
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Support external and internal audit processes.
• Improve accounting procedures and ERP system utilization.