Accounts & Tax Manager

ACCOUNTS & TAX MANAGER

Location:

Qatar

Department:
Finance

Division:
Accounts & Tax

Reports to:

Chief Finance Officer

Team: 3 Direct Reports

We are seeking an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to lead the organization's accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance and financial control functions. The role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of financial information, maintaining robust accounting and internal control frameworks, managing statutory and tax compliance, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions. The successful candidate will act as a key Finance partner to the CFO and senior management, ensuring compliance with IFRS, applicable Qatar/GCC regulations, tax legislation and corporate policies, while continuously improving finance processes, systems and controls.

• A. Accounting & Financial Control Lead the overall accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial transactions and records. Develop, implement and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to manage financial and operational risks. Oversee General Ledger, Accounts Payable, accruals, journal entries, cash receipts, payroll accounting, disbursements, adjustments and cost allocations. Ensure the integrity of accounting records and effective reconciliation of all key control accounts.
  
  Lead month-end, quarter-end, half-year and year-end closing activities. Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations and financial adjustments. Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers and effective management of incoming cash flows.
• B. Financial Reporting & IFRS Lead the preparation, review and consolidation of periodic and annual financial statements. Ensure financial reporting complies with IFRS and applicable statutory requirements. Provide accurate and insightful financial analysis to support management decision-making. Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit queries. Strengthen financial reporting processes, controls and reporting quality.
• C. Fixed Asset & Asset Accounting Establish and maintain a comprehensive fixed asset accounting framework. Ensure appropriate capitalization, classification, tracking, reconciliation and reporting of fixed assets. Review depreciation methodologies and ensure appropriate application across different asset categories. Monitor asset movements, additions, disposals and impairment considerations. Ensure accurate accounting for the organization's significant asset base.
• D. Treasury, Cash Flow & Financial Analysis Partner with Treasury to monitor and forecast cash requirements and liquidity. Prepare and review cash-flow forecasts and funding requirements. Analyze loan schedules, financing arrangements and related financial obligations. Review investment portfolios and provide financial analysis to support investment decisions. Identify opportunities to improve liquidity, financial efficiency and cost management.
• E. Tax Management & Compliance Lead the organization's tax compliance and tax accounting activities. Develop and implement appropriate corporate tax, VAT and withholding tax strategies and processes. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of tax returns, tax provisions, payment schedules and related documentation. Monitor changes in Qatar and international tax legislation and assess their impact on business operations. Provide tax advice on commercial and strategic business decisions.
  
  Identify and manage tax risks while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Coordinate tax audits, assessments, disputes, appeals and related regulatory matters. Lead tax-related process improvement initiatives, including e-invoicing and tax automation where applicable.
• F. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Performance Support the preparation and consolidation of departmental budgets. Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets. Analyze variances and identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved financial performance. Support management with financial forecasts, scenario analysis and strategic financial insights.
• G. Governance, Risk & Compliance Maintain a strong financial control environment across accounting and tax processes. Identify financial, accounting and tax risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate requirements. Support internal reviews and special financial/tax projects as required. Maintain effective relationships with government authorities, regulators and external advisors.
• H. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead, develop and motivate a team of finance professionals. Establish clear objectives, monitor performance and develop team capabilities. Provide subject‑matter expertise and strategic advice to the CFO and senior leadership. Build effective relationships with internal departments, auditors,…