Chief Accountant

Management Solutions International MSI

Job Location:

Doha - Qatar

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

As part of Al Hattab Holding’s strategic financial transformation and governance agenda the Chief Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations and providing accurate timely and transparent financial information to management. The role will also play a pivotal part in strengthening internal controls leading the accounting team and supporting the group’s multi-sector business units with robust financial reporting and analysis.

Reporting Line

Direct Reporting To: Financial Controller (FC)

Works Closely With: Finance Managers of subsidiaries Procurement HR Legal and Internal Audit

Supervises: Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger and Payroll teams across the Holding

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements.

Maintain compliance with IFRS and Qatar regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with external auditors and manage statutory audit processes.

Ensure accurate tax submissions in line with Qatari laws.

Accounting Operations & Controls

Lead and manage day-to-day accounting activities including GL AP AR fixed assets and payroll.

Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes with strict adherence to deadlines.

Implement and monitor robust internal control frameworks across subsidiaries.

Approve journal entries reconciliations and adjustments.

Team Leadership

Supervise and mentor the accounting team to build strong technical and reporting capabilities.

Assign responsibilities review team performance and drive continuous improvement.

Ensure alignment of accounting practices across all business units of the Group.

Financial Analysis & Support

Assist in preparing variance analysis against budgets and forecasts for management review.

Support the FC in developing financial policies cost optimization initiatives and funding strategies.

Deliver timely MIS (Management Information System) reports for decision-making.

Systems & Process Improvements

Oversee the proper use of SAP ERP / Other system for financial transactions and reporting.

Identify process inefficiencies and recommend automation or policy enhancements.

Ensure proper documentation SOPs and governance practices in the Finance department.

Governance & Strategic Involvement

Ensure compliance with Al Hattab Holding’s governance framework.

Support CF and top management in financial due diligence for new projects or investments.

Participate in group-wide strategic initiatives including budgeting business transformation and risk management.

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA ACCA CMA preferred).

Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory/managerial role.

Strong knowledge of IFRS local tax laws and consolidation processes.

Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).

Proven ability to lead teams manage deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Position Overview As part of Al Hattab Holding’s strategic financial transformation and governance agenda the Chief Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations and providing accurate timely and transparent ...