Accounting & Finance
Qatar
Posted on Oct 13, 2024
Key Responsibilities General Accounting: Maintain accurate financial records for all companies within the group. Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper categorization of financial transactions. Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, monthly accruals, and intercompany transactions. Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process and verify invoices, payments, and receipts for all group entities. Maintain and monitor the accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers, ensuring timely payment of invoices and collections. Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements (balance sheets, profit and loss statements) for each company within the group. Support the Finance Manager in preparing consolidated financial reports and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Provide timely and accurate financial data to internal stakeholders. Tax and Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and file VAT returns, tax declarations, and other statutory filings as required. Ensure compliance with tax laws and assist with audits, liaising with auditors and regulatory authorities. Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for the group entities. Monitor actual results against the budget, identifying variances and reporting them to the Finance Manager. Payroll Processing: Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across all entities. Maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies. Internal Controls: Assist in maintaining internal control procedures to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. Ensure adherence to group accounting policies and procedures. Support in Audits: Assist in the preparation for annual and periodic audits, providing requested documentation and responding to auditor inquiries. Required Skills And Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Part-qualified or qualified in a professional accounting certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is a plus. Experience: 3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a multi-entity environment or group of companies. Experience with financial reporting and compliance requirements for multiple entities. Technical Skills: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar). Strong MS Excel skills, including the ability to handle large datasets and create reports. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in financial record-keeping and reporting. Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in accounts. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and suggest improvements. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving accounting issues. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload efficiently. Strong time management skills to meet deadlines. Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrated high level of ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
