16 Financial Accountant jobs in Qatar

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant for one of our clients with the following details:

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 31-Dec-2026

Location: Doha, onshore

Work status: Single, residential

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Experience/Knowledge/Technical skills
• Excellent organizing abilities, great attention to detail, good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen.
• Flexible and pro-active
• Team player and good interpersonal skills
• Analytical approach and proactive attitude, rigorous accuracy
• Good understanding of local laws and regulations (Qatar Income Tax Law in particular)
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and methodologies
• Proficient in tools like SAP/ Excel/PowerPoint
• A minimum of 6-7 years relevant experience in a similar field, in Oil & Gas

Qualifications / Education / Certifications

• Professional Accounting Certificate (MBA, ACCA, CMA.)
• Graduation in Accounting / Finance
• Fluent in English.

Activities:

HSE

• Knowledge and Observance of Company HSE policy, rules and procedures
• Participation to HSE activities and global improvement

Asset Register

• Along with the focal point from the General Accounting Team for all aspects related to the maintenance and update of Fixed Asset Register.
• Along with the focal, responsible for liaising with the technical functions and the Cost Controlling teams to obtain the needed data and update the same in SAP
• Assist the focal, in ensuring that the Asset Register is designed, updated and maintained per DFA/JVA and the shareholders requirements.

Contract Reporting

Support the Contract Reporting team, as and when required/in absence of personnel:

• Discuss and correspond with the General Tax Authority alongside the Senior Tax Accountant on tax matters that affect the company.
• Evaluate and suggest improvements on processes and controls to optimize compliance efficiency.
• Prepare and ensure the relevant reports are shared with GTA, alongside the Senior Tax Accountant for Contract Tax Reporting.

Withholding Taxes and Contract Retention

• Assist the Senior Tax Accountant in analysing transactions at invoice processing level as part of P2P process of the company, to assess the WHT implication and ensure that WHT is applied on transactions that are within the scope of WHT in accordance with the local law.
• Manage the issuance of Tax certificates in relation to tax withheld, including preparing the certificates, maintaining records of certificates that had been issued and downloading the Dhareeba issued certificates.
• Analyze transactions at invoice processing level to assess the Contract Retention implications and ensure that Contract Retention is applied on transactions that are within the scope of Contract Retention Rules as per the local laws.

VAT

• Assist and take the necessary steps with Senior Tax Accountant to keep updated on VAT implementation and related topics.

Internal Control

• Responsible for the performance of controls in relevant areas (contract tax reporting, etc.) to ensure the review of these controls are done in Compliance of the Internal Control Framework
• Confirm the performance of the internal control in e-services as a back-up to the Senior Tax Accountant.

Audit

• Assist the main focal point within the General Accounting team for liaising with internal and external auditors to ensure an efficient execution of their work in coordination with Compliance team.

Period End Related Tasks

• Responsible for preparing relevant Balance sheet Reconciliations.
• Responsible for compliance with the relevant internal controls related to the above activities.

Adhoc Tasks

• Any other tasks as requested by Fixed Asset Accountant and Lead, General Accounting.

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We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant for one of our clients with the following details :

Start Date : ASAP

End Date : 31-Dec-2026

Work status : Single, residential

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Experience / Knowledge / Technical skills
• Excellent organizing abilities, great attention to detail, good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen.
• Flexible and pro-active
• Team player and good interpersonal skills
• Analytical approach and proactive attitude, rigorous accuracy
• Good understanding of local laws and regulations (Qatar Income Tax Law in particular)
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and methodologies
• Proficient in tools like SAP / Excel / PowerPoint
• A minimum of 6-7 years relevant experience in a similar field, in Oil & Gas

Qualifications / Education / Certifications

• Professional Accounting Certificate (MBA, ACCA, CMA.)
• Graduation in Accounting / Finance

Activities :

• Knowledge and Observance of Company HSE policy, rules and procedures
• Participation to HSE activities and global improvement

Asset Register

• Along with the focal point from the General Accounting Team for all aspects related to the maintenance and update of Fixed Asset Register.
• Along with the focal, responsible for liaising with the technical functions and the Cost Controlling teams to obtain the needed data and update the same in SAP
• Assist the focal, in ensuring that the Asset Register is designed, updated and maintained per DFA / JVA and the shareholders requirements.

Contract Reporting

Support the Contract Reporting team, as and when required / in absence of personnel :

• Discuss and correspond with the General Tax Authority alongside the Senior Tax Accountant on tax matters that affect the company.
• Evaluate and suggest improvements on processes and controls to optimize compliance efficiency.
• Prepare and ensure the relevant reports are shared with GTA, alongside the Senior Tax Accountant for Contract Tax Reporting.

Withholding Taxes and Contract Retention

• Assist the Senior Tax Accountant in analysing transactions at invoice processing level as part of P2P process of the company, to assess the WHT implication and ensure that WHT is applied on transactions that are within the scope of WHT in accordance with the local law.
• Manage the issuance of Tax certificates in relation to tax withheld, including preparing the certificates, maintaining records of certificates that had been issued and downloading the Dhareeba issued certificates.
• Analyze transactions at invoice processing level to assess the Contract Retention implications and ensure that Contract Retention is applied on transactions that are within the scope of Contract Retention Rules as per the local laws.
• Assist and take the necessary steps with Senior Tax Accountant to keep updated on VAT implementation and related topics.

Internal Control

• Responsible for the performance of controls in relevant areas (contract tax reporting, etc.) to ensure the review of these controls are done in Compliance of the Internal Control Framework
• Confirm the performance of the internal control in e-services as a back-up to the Senior Tax Accountant.

Audit

• Assist the main focal point within the General Accounting team for liaising with internal and external auditors to ensure an efficient execution of their work in coordination with Compliance team.

Period End Related Tasks

• Responsible for preparing relevant Balance sheet Reconciliations.
• Responsible for compliance with the relevant internal controls related to the above activities.

Adhoc Tasks

• Any other tasks as requested by Fixed Asset Accountant and Lead, General Accounting.

Senior Financial Accountant

Location: Doha, Qatar

Contract Term: End 31 December 2026

We are seeking a detail-driven Senior Financial Accountant to join a fast-paced Finance team supporting key tax and asset management processes. This role plays a vital part in financial control, compliance, and reporting-particularly around Qatar's Dhareeba tax system, asset register maintenance, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Support contract tax reporting (sales/purchase contracts) to the General Tax Authority (GTA).
• Provide backup for Fixed Asset Register updates and WBS master data maintenance.
• Assist with Qatar Income Tax compliance and IFRS reporting.
• Coordinate with auditors and support audit preparation activities.
• Ensure correct application of Withholding Tax and Contract Retention on invoices.
• Prepare and issue tax certificates and maintain Dhareeba system records.
• Perform internal controls and participate in monthly/period-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Requirements

• 6-7 years of experience in accounting/finance roles within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Strong understanding of Qatar's Income Tax Law and Dhareeba platform.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Fluent in English with excellent analytical and organisational skills.

Job Summary: The Financial Auditor is responsible for evaluating the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and internal controls. This role involves conducting audits, analyzing risks, and recommending improvements in alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and internal financial policies.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Audit Planning & Execution

   • Review financial policies, procedures, and documentation.

   • Conduct interviews with key finance personnel.

   • Execute transaction testing and reconciliations.

   • Apply analytical procedures to identify financial trends and anomalies.

2. Audit Coverage & Documentation

   • Verify accounting records, including general ledger and journal entries.

   • Reconcile sub-ledgers with the general ledger.

   • Review year-end adjustments and closing procedures.

   • Evaluate budgeting processes and control mechanisms.

   • Assess revenue recognition, billing, and collection workflows.

   • Review expenditure approvals, procurement, and contractual compliance.

   • Reconcile bank statements and evaluate cash handling controls.

   • Verify fixed asset register and review depreciation methods.

   • Analyze financial statements for IFRS compliance.

3. Reporting & Recommendations

   • Compile audit reports highlighting findings and control gaps.

   • Develop recommendations for financial and procedural improvements.

   • Coordinate management response and corrective action plans.

   • Conduct follow-up audits to assess implementation.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with occasional extended hours during audit periods. Government Entity

• Periodic fieldwork for verification and asset assessments.

Candidate Specification:

• Native Arabic Speaker Only
• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years in financial or internal auditing.

• Industry Exposure: Preferably in finance departments of medium to large organizations; exposure to motorsport or government-regulated sectors is advantageous.

• Certifications: CPA, CIA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.

• Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of IFRS and internal control systems

  • Analytical and investigative mindset

  • Excellent report writing and documentation skills

  • Proficiency in audit tools and ERP systems

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

People Responsibilities:

• May mentor junior auditors or temporary audit support staff.

Interactions:

• Internal: Finance team, management, compliance and procurement departments.

• External: External auditors, regulatory authorities (as applicable).

Reporting Line:

• Reports to: Head of Finance / Internal Audit Manager

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timeliness and completeness of audit reports

• Number and severity of audit findings

• Implementation rate of corrective actions

• Audit compliance score

• Risk reduction metrics post-audit

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

• Execution of comprehensive financial audits

• Identification and mitigation of control weaknesses

• Assurance of compliance with IFRS and internal policies

• Improvement in financial reporting accuracy

• Strengthening of internal control frameworks

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, it oversees day to day operations within Qatar in order to ensure the growth plans are managed from a financial perspective and 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 for supervising the accuracy of the General Ledger records and all financial transactions to be in accordance with statutory/legal requirements and professional accounting practice. For more details, please click here .

10 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.

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