6 Cost Accountant jobs in Qatar

Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units. Collaborate with department and subsidiary heads to consolidate and align budgets. Build financial models that support strategic business goals and performance targets. Forecasting & Analysis: Develop dynamic financial forecasts and scenario planning models. Track and report monthly, quarterly, and annual performance against budget. Conduct variance analysis with actionable insights and recommendations. Strategic Support: Evaluate investments, M&A opportunities, and other strategic initiatives through detailed business case analysis. Support the executive team with data-driven insights to inform long-term strategic planning. Reporting & KPIs: Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders. Identify and monitor key performance indicators across business units. Present clear and concise financial insights to drive business performance. Process Improvement & Compliance: Identify areas for process optimization in FP&A and implement best practices. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with financial policies and standards. Leverage ERP and financial tools for automation and efficiency. Skills Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline (Master’s / MBA / CFA preferred). 5–7 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in the hospitality, restaurant, or real estate sectors. Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP and BI tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Power BI) are a plus. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong business partnering mindset with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders. Leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team. Preferred: Experience in hotel or restaurant operations at a managerial level.

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The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Financial and Accounting Assistant to join our team in Qatar. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience with Microsoft Office, and the ability to compile accounting statements independently in both Chinese and English. Key Responsibilities: • Compile Accounting Statements: Independently compile accounting statements, including Chinese accounting statements and English financial statements. • Review Reimbursement Materials: Review reimbursement materials (including application forms, invoices, receipts, contracts, etc.) and process accounting entries in the system. • Cash Management: Manage cash and cash equivalents, including custody, count, disbursement, withdrawal, and reconciliation of accounts. • Cooperate with External Auditors: Provide relevant information to external auditors in a timely manner. • Complete Tax Declarations: Ensure timely completion of tax declarations. • Assist with Data Management: Assist with data management related work, with a focus on data security knowledge.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, or related field; Master’s degree a plus. • 2 years of relevant experience. • Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Familiarity with Chinese accounting statements and English financial statements. • Preferred certifications: ACCA, AIA, USCPA. • Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese. • Bank experience and familiarity with Chinese are highly desirable.

About the company
In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region. At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region. ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC's influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region.

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**The opportunity**

Capital Markets provides assurance services to clients who are developing and executing transformational strategies, such as launching an initial public offering (IPO) both in local markets and overseas. We provide regulatory and reporting support and advice across all jurisdictions in international capital markets. We are looking for a Manager to join the team to oversee capital markets clients and engagements in the MENA region.

This role will be based either in Qatar or our KSA locations and will support MENA client engagements. Based on business need travel will be a requirement.

**Your key responsibilities**

As a Manager you’ll be responsible for participating and /or managing FAAS engagements, while collaborating with the partner, senior manager and client to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables.

To this end you’ll ensure that the FAAS engagement team understands the client's needs and expectations and that the work product is client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented; ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements and monitor the FAAS engagement team's performance against the budget, and alter if necessary.

In addition identifying and communicating relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client will be essential as well consulting with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues and participating in sales of new FAAS work.

**Skills and attributes for success**

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- activity, accountability and results
- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

**To qualify for the role, you must have**
- Minimum 5+ years of experience working with a consulting firm, in an accounting advisory domain
- Experienced in conducting banking and insurance Audits (PCAOB audit experience is a preference)
- CPA/CA/ACCA certification
- Prior working knowledge in debt and equity capital market transaction
- Deep understanding of the client's industry and marketplace
- Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees
- Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

**Ideally, you’ll also have**
- Experience in the Middle East & North Africa region

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We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

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We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

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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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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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