Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Qatar Living Media, Advertising & PR# Senior Accountant Doha, Qatar Mid Level Any / No Preference Full-Time On-Site
11 days ago Required Skills Financial Compliance Accounting Principles Job Details
* Applicant location: within Qatar

* Education:

Bachelor's Degree
* Visa Status:
Qatar Company Visa (With NOC)
* Number of Hires: 1
* Industry: Media, Advertising & PR
* Function:
Marketing & Public Relations

Job Description As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial day-to-day operations of the organization and ensuring its financial health alongside the finance director. You will play a critical role in managing financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. Your expertise in financial management and strategic decision-making will contribute to the overall success and growth of the company.

Day-to-day activities:* + Maintain full ownership of General Ledger and Chart of account and ensure to review and approve journal entries, and the proper use of chart of account and classification  + Maintain and review all balance sheet reconciliation Monthly  + Subledger Control & Reconciliation for AP/AR/FA/Deferred Revenues  + Supervise the Accountant in AP and AR processing ensuring timely recording, accurate invoicing and proper allocation.  

+ Review the AP/AR, ensure timely settlement and monitor aging of balances

Month end Closing and Financial Control* + Manage and execute monthly closing timeline.  + Ensure completeness of accruals and deferrals.  + Review trial balance before final submission.  + Maintain closing checklist and documentation.  + Prepare supporting schedules for audit readiness.  + Submit finalized numbers to Finance Director for review and approval.

Financial Reporting:* + Prepare and present financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.  + Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and reporting requirements.  + Analyze financial data and provide meaningful insights to management for informed decision-making.

Budgeting and Forecasting:* + Coordinate the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop realistic budgets.  + Monitor and analyze budget performance, identify variances, and provide recommendations for cost control and improvement.  + Prepare financial forecasts and projections based on industry trends, market conditions, and business objectives.

Cash Flow Management:* + Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for daily operations and future investments.  + Develop and implement cash flow forecasting models to optimize working capital management.  + Identify opportunities to improve cash flow efficiency and minimize financial risks.

Financial Planning and Analysis:* + Prepare revenue analysis across Subscription, Paid ads, featured ads, and Advertising Campaigns.  + Support in developing KPIs to be tracked and support in tracking the KPIs by business units  + Conduct financial analysis, including profitability analysis, cost analysis, and variance analysis.  + Prepare financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial models to provide accurate and timely information to senior management.

Internal control & governance:* + Maintain strong financial controls within D365.  + Ensure segregation of duties within system capabilities.  + Review and strengthen accounting procedures.  + Support internal and external audit processes.  + Ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies..Team Leadership:* + Assign daily tasks and priorities.  + Review accuracy of work.  + Provide coaching and technical guidance.  + Ensure documentation and process discipline.  

+ Support in setting the department goals and the initiative that will support the department goals

Qualifications & experience* + Professional certification preferred (ACCA, CPA, CMA).  + 6–10 years of accounting and financial operations experience. Audit experience is preferred  + Strong expertise in D365 Finance & Operations.  + Strong accounting technical knowledge  + High ownership and accountability  + Detail-oriented and structured  + Strong reconciliation and control mindset  + Analytical capability  + Leadership and team supervision skills