Accountant

Role Overview

Accountant at Burjline Builders, based in Qatar. The role oversees and supports day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing activities, and audit requirements.

Role Purpose

Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards while supporting the organization's financial reporting, closing activities, and audit functions. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Records & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and accounting documentation.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.

Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage and review Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions.

Reconciliations

• Perform and review bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.

Cash Flow & Expense Monitoring

• Monitor cash flow, expenses, and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor departmental expenses and support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control activities.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and assist with monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, investigate variances, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Contribute to improving accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures.

Audit Support

• Support internal and external audits by providing required schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and finance-related matters.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff where required.

General Duties

• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in General Accounting, preferably in a structured corporate environment in Qatar.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.
• Experience handling AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Native-level Arabic and English proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Candidates currently based in Qatar are required.