Accountant vacancy in Doha Qatar

Accountant in Doha, Qatar
key duties, and responsibilities, qualifications and experience.

Accountant
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team in Doha. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services including recording financial transactions, preparing and processing accounts, and completing allocated financial tasks.

Job Description
The Accountant will be responsible for the accurate preparation of financial reports, timely payments of invoices and other accounts payable activities. They will also be expected to ensure accuracy in the maintenance of the general ledger and other accounting records. The Accountant is also responsible for reconciling bank statements, preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate records of accounts receivable/payable. Additionally, they are required to produce accurate financial reports which can be used by senior management for decision making purposes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately in accordance with accepted procedures
• Prepare monthly statements of financial accounts including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements etc.
• Monitor all bank activity ensuring timely payments of invoices and other accounts payable activities
• Reconcile bank statements ensuring accuracy in the maintenance of general ledger and other accounting records
• Ensure timely payment to suppliers/vendors by verifying invoice accuracy as per purchase order or contract terms; processing payment requests; resolving invoice discrepancies; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments where necessary
• Produce accurate financial reports which can be used by senior management for decision making purposes
• Monitor account balances to ensure accuracy as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings or process improvement
• Provide administrative support to the finance department when required

Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification is desirable; however candidates with a minimum diploma may also be considered
• Previous experience working as an accountant is essential
• Knowledge of accounting principles, processes and best practice
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize workloads efficiently
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel & Word), accounting software (SAP) is essential

We are ready to consider foreigners for this role with no prior experience necessary but who have a solid academic background in Accounting or related field.