Head Accountant

Chief Accountant | Doha, Qatar

Location:

Doha, Qatar

Preference:
Candidates currently residing in Doha with transferable visa/NOC (if applicable) will be given priority.

• Manage and oversee payroll processing and WPS compliance to ensure timely and accurate salary payments.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Maintain and control the Fixed Assets Register, ensuring proper capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors and support annual audit processes.
• Supervise General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of accounting experience, including experience in a senior accounting role.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  Payroll & WPS, Month-End Closing, Fixed Assets Accounting, General Ledger & Financial Reporting, Advanced SAP ERP user (FI/CO preferred).
• Expert-level Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, dashboards, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial controls.
• GCC experience is highly preferred.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) is an advantage.