11 Complex Accounting Tasks jobs in Qatar

Ably Resources Ltd is supporting a leading organisation within Qatar’s energy sector in their search for a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join their team in Doha.

This is a key appointment within the finance function, responsible for the preparation and consolidation of financial statements and tax declarations for a portfolio of privatized entities. The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in line with international accounting standards and regulatory expectations.

• Prepare stand-alone and consolidated quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Deliver accurate monthly income statements for internal review and management decision-making
• Liaise with external auditors, internal auditors, board audit committees, and tax authorities during audit cycles
• Lead preparation of annual tax declarations and ensure full compliance with statutory responsibilities
• Develop 5-year consolidated cash flow forecasts to support dividend planning and strategic investment decisions
• Provide accounting and tax-related advice across the group’s subsidiaries and affiliates
• Prepare quarterly SAP-based consolidated reporting and enhance internal financial control processes
• Contribute to policy and procedure development in relation to financial reporting and governance

• Degree-qualified in Accounting or Finance
• Recognised professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in a similar senior reporting role
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, tax compliance, internal financial controls, and SAP
• Advanced Excel user with solid presentation and communication skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage

This role offers a competitive, tax-free salary and a chance to work within one of the region’s most reputable and established organisations. The position suits individuals with a high level of technical accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QATARI CANDIDATES

Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated group performance reports and variance analyses for management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Manage the timely delivery of quarterly, half-year financial statements in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards. Oversee the preparation and consolidation of group and entity level budgets and forecasts, ensuring they are in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards.

Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities :

1. Lead the preparation and completion of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements within the required timeline for all wholly owned and JV entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS / US GAAP and Corporate Services Agreements.

2. Lead the preparation and completion of the Group's consolidated quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial performance reports and variance analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.

3. Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated, wholly owned, and JV entities' Management Information System (MIS) packages for presentation to management, JV partners, and the board.

4. Oversee the timely preparation and presentation of materials for the Board of Directors and provide other required financial analyses to all relevant stakeholders.

5. Present entity and group level performance in the CFO's quarterly review meeting.

6. Oversee and monitors the planning and manage entity level external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner

7. Analyze and provide insights on the financial performance impacts of organizational initiatives, such as commercial growth, divestment of assets, M&A, financing, and leasing arrangements.

8. Oversee the preparation of the internal vessel technical managing company's monthly OPEX cost report, providing analysis and commentary on variances.

9. Leads and coordinates the ongoing development and maintenance of the MIS and reporting tools (Power BI), ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial reports, while fostering skill development within the team and ensuring knowledge sharing.

Planning

10. Lead the preparation and consolidation of Nakilat's annual budget, short- and long-term forecasts, ensuring they meet management's requirements and provide comprehensive analysis and explanations.

11. Leads, plans, and directs the preparation of the financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board where required.

12. Lead and manage the company's financial risk activities, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation for both new and existing projects. Serve as the Risk Champion, ensuring that financial risk management practices are embedded across the organization and aligned with strategic objectives.

Internal Controls

13. Monitors internal KPI targets and interacts with the different functions for regular performance reviews and evaluation of actual data.

14. Ensure all applicable financial controls are adhered to.

15. Achieve all functional objectives and KPI's set are in accordance with the approved plans and timeline.

16. Lead, plan, and direct the timely preparation of ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions.

17. Support Investor Relations team where required - (dealing with regulatory authorities & shareholders' inquiries, Nakilat's Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities, etc.).

Accountabilities - 2

Generic Accountabilities :

Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ)

18. Adhere to all relevant SHEQ policies, procedures, instructions, and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.

19. Ensure policies and procedures for financial planning and management reporting functions are aligned with best practices and continuously improved.

20. Implement approved policies, processes, and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.

Others :

21. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team to drive efficiency in financial planning & reporting processes.

22. Coordinate and communicate with JV partners / vessel managers / charterers on regular basis.

23. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager.

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field
• Specialized Accounting certificates (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent).

Experience :

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in a multinational company in a similar position, preferably in a similar industry.

Job Specific Skills :

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (US GAAP & IFRSs)
• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical / analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to roll up your sleeves and build complex models
• Fluency in English essential (written & spoken) and Arabic is preferred.

• PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QATARI CANDIDATES

Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated group performance reports and variance analyses for management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Manage the timely delivery of quarterly, half-year financial statements in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards. Oversee the preparation and consolidation of group and entity level budgets and forecasts, ensuring they are in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards.

Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities :

1. Lead the preparation and completion of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements within the required timeline for all wholly owned and JV entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS / US GAAP and Corporate Services Agreements.

2. Lead the preparation and completion of the Group’s consolidated quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial performance reports and variance analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.

3. Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated, wholly owned, and JV entities’ Management Information System (MIS) packages for presentation to management, JV partners, and the board.

4. Oversee the timely preparation and presentation of materials for the Board of Directors and provide other required financial analyses to all relevant stakeholders.

5. Present entity and group level performance in the CFO’s quarterly review meeting.

6. Oversee and monitors the planning and manage entity level external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner

7. Analyze and provide insights on the financial performance impacts of organizational initiatives, such as commercial growth, divestment of assets, M&A, financing, and leasing arrangements.

8. Oversee the preparation of the internal vessel technical managing company’s monthly OPEX cost report, providing analysis and commentary on variances.

9. Leads and coordinates the ongoing development and maintenance of the MIS and reporting tools (Power BI), ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial reports, while fostering skill development within the team and ensuring knowledge sharing.

Planning

10. Lead the preparation and consolidation of Nakilat's annual budget, short- and long-term forecasts, ensuring they meet management's requirements and provide comprehensive analysis and explanations.

11. Leads, plans, and directs the preparation of the financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board where required.

12. Lead and manage the company's financial risk activities, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation for both new and existing projects. Serve as the Risk Champion, ensuring that financial risk management practices are embedded across the organization and aligned with strategic objectives.

Internal Controls

13. Monitors internal KPI targets and interacts with the different functions for regular performance reviews and evaluation of actual data.

14. Ensure all applicable financial controls are adhered to.

15. Achieve all functional objectives and KPI’s set are in accordance with the approved plans and timeline.

16. Lead, plan, and direct the timely preparation of ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions.

17. Support Investor Relations team where required – (dealing with regulatory authorities & shareholders’ inquiries, Nakilat’s Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities, etc.).

Accountabilities - 2

Generic Accountabilities :

Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ)

18. Adhere to all relevant SHEQ policies, procedures, instructions, and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.

19. Ensure policies and procedures for financial planning and management reporting functions are aligned with best practices and continuously improved.

20. Implement approved policies, processes, and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.

Others :

21. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team to drive efficiency in financial planning & reporting processes.

22. Coordinate and communicate with JV partners / vessel managers / charterers on regular basis.

23. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager.

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field
• Specialized Accounting certificates (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent).

Experience :

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in a multinational company in a similar position, preferably in a similar industry.

Job Specific Skills :

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (US GAAP & IFRSs)
• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical / analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to roll up your sleeves and build complex models
• Fluency in English essential (written & spoken) and Arabic is preferred.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, your primary responsibility will be to participate in and/or manage energy sector FAAS engagements. You will collaborate with the partner, manager, and client to formulate a FAAS strategy that effectively addresses risks and meets client expectations regarding deliverables.

You will ensure that the FAAS engagement team fully understands the client’s needs and expectations, delivering work that is clear, accurate, client-focused, and well-presented. You’ll also ensure timely delivery in compliance with regulatory requirements while monitoring the engagement team’s performance against the budget, making adjustments as necessary.

Additionally, you will be responsible for identifying and communicating relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers for the client. You will also consult with the necessary resources on complex accounting issues and actively participate in securing new FAAS work.

Skills and Attributes for Success

In this role, individuals who demonstrate proactivity, accountability, and a results-driven approach will thrive. Effective management of competing priorities, resource management, and clear communication are key to success and will help promote a positive work ethic within the team.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree with approximately 10+ years of relevant work experience.

• At least 8 years of experience working in a managerial capacity.

• Experience and understanding of accounting transformation and advisory projects across various regions and sectors.

• CPA / CA / ACCA certification.

• Strong technical expertise and recognized ability in cautious risk management.

• Excellent management skills to lead teams, delegate tasks effectively, mentor, evaluate performance, and provide guidance to employees.

• Comfort and ability in researching client inquiries and addressing emerging issues, including industry regulations, practices, and new technologies.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience working in the Middle East & North Africa region.

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This role is responsible to ensure timely and accurate monthly GSM Prepaid revenue accounting and reconciliation within the strict deadlines established by the Management. For more details, please click here.

8 years' experience in a similar role.

Experience in an accounting role with responsibilities around handling the Timeliness & Accuracy of general ledger inputs and closing.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or Business Administration

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

Overview

Ooredoo is a dynamic global Telecommunications player operating in 10 countries serving more than 138 million customers. Ooredoo Qatar employs approximately 1,600 people driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Qatar, and it is a team that you can be part of!

Finance plays a critical role in the day to day operations and more importantly the strategic management and growth of the Ooredoo group, it oversees day to day operations within Qatar, and supports all M&A activities at Group level, undertaking or overseeing all financial due diligence etc. In the process in order to ensure the groups growth plans are managed from a financial perspective and group profit targets are achieved within an acceptable level of risk. The department is responsible for managing and ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger, accounts receivable and wholesale accounting while also monitoring fixed assets and inventory.

This role is responsible to ensure timely and accurate monthly GSM Prepaid revenue accounting and reconciliation within the strict deadlines established by the Management. For more details, please click here.

8 years' experience in a similar role.

Experience in an accounting role with responsibilities around handling the Timeliness & Accuracy of general ledger inputs and closing.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or Business Administration

Note: you will be required to attach the following: