Senior Accountant, (GL)

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting. Proven experience in Real Estate, Construction, Property Development, or Contracting companies is essential, along with strong hands-on experience in project accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting. Proficiency in managing intercompany transactions, understanding IFRS, month-end closing, financial statement preparation, and experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics are required. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and reporting abilities are also necessary.

Industry: Real Estate | Construction | Property DevelopmentLocation: QatarJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Accountant with strong General Ledger (GL) expertise to join our Group Finance team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Real Estate, Construction, Property Development, or Contracting companies and will be responsible for managing General Ledger operations, financial reporting, project accounting, intercompany transactions, and month end closing activities across multiple group entities.The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, ERP systems, and experience supporting large-scale construction or real estate projects.Key Responsibilities• Manage daily General Ledger activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and financial transactions.• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year end financial closing activities in compliance with IFRS.• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and account schedules.• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, confirmations, and settlements between group companies.• Maintain accurate accounting records for construction projects, real estate developments, and operational entities.• Support project accounting activities, including project cost allocation, construction expenses, and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting.• Monitor project-related costs, accruals, provisions, and revenue recognition.• Maintain fixed assets registers, depreciation schedules, prepaid expenses, and accrual accounts.• Prepare financial statements, management reports, variance analysis, and audit schedules.• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial information and documentation.• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal financial controls.• Work closely with project teams, procurement, contracts, and business units to ensure accurate financial reporting.Requirements• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.• Minimum 5 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting.• Proven experience within Real Estate, Construction, Property Development, or Contracting companies.• Strong hands-on experience in project accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.• Experience managing intercompany transactions within a group of companies.• Strong understanding of IFRS, month end closing, and financial statement preparation.• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and reporting abilities.• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA is an advantage.Preferred Industry Experience• Real Estate Development• Construction Companies• Contracting Groups• Infrastructure Projects• Engineering Companies• Property Management• Real Estate Investment GroupsKey SkillsGeneral Ledger Accounting, GL Accountant, Financial Reporting, IFRS, Month End Closing, Year End Closing, Intercompany Accounting, Project Accounting, Cost Accounting, Construction Accounting, Real Estate Accounting, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, ERP Systems, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Audit Support, Financial Statements.