Chief Accountant

2 days ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Management Solutions International (MSI) Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

Location

Doha, Qatar

Experience

10

Job Type

Recruitment

Job Description

Position Overview

The Chief Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations, and providing accurate, timely, and transparent financial information to management. The role will also play a pivotal part in strengthening internal controls, leading the accounting team, and supporting the group's multi-sector business units with robust financial reporting and analysis.

Reporting Line

  • Direct Reporting To: Financial Controller (FC)

  • Works Closely With: Finance Managers of subsidiaries, Procurement, HR, Legal, and Internal Audit

  • Supervises: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Payroll teams across the Holding

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.

  • Maintain compliance with IFRS and Qatar regulatory requirements.

  • Coordinate with external auditors and manage statutory audit processes.

  • Ensure accurate tax submissions in line with Qatari laws.

Accounting Operations & Controls

  • Lead and manage day-to-day accounting activities including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and payroll.

  • Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes with strict adherence to deadlines.

  • Implement and monitor robust internal control frameworks across subsidiaries.

  • Approve journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.

Team Leadership

  • Supervise and mentor the accounting team to build strong technical and reporting capabilities.

  • Assign responsibilities, review team performance, and drive continuous improvement.

  • Ensure alignment of accounting practices across all business units of the Group.

Financial Analysis & Support

  • Assist in preparing variance analysis against budgets and forecasts for management review.

  • Support the FC in developing financial policies, cost optimization initiatives, and funding strategies.

  • Deliver timely MIS (Management Information System) reports for decision-making.

Systems & Process Improvements

  • Oversee the proper use of SAP ERP / Other system for financial transactions and reporting.

  • Identify process inefficiencies and recommend automation or policy enhancements.

  • Ensure proper documentation, SOPs, and governance practices in the Finance department.

Governance & Strategic Involvement

  • Support CF and top management in financial due diligence for new projects or investments.

  • Participate in group-wide strategic initiatives including budgeting, business transformation, and risk management.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, ACCA, CMA preferred).

  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory/managerial role.

  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, local tax laws, and consolidation processes.

  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).

  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

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