Chief Accountant

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

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Direct Reporting To: Financial Controller (FC)

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

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

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Maintain compliance with IFRS and Qatar regulatory requirements.

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Coordinate with external auditors and manage statutory audit processes.

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Ensure accurate tax submissions in line with Qatari laws.

Accounting Operations & Controls

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

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

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Implement and monitor robust internal control frameworks across subsidiaries.

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Approve journal entries reconciliations and adjustments.

Team Leadership

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

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Assign responsibilities review team performance and drive continuous improvement.

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

Financial Analysis & Support

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

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

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

Systems & Process Improvements

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

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Identify process inefficiencies and recommend automation or policy enhancements.

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

Governance & Strategic Involvement

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Ensure compliance with Al Hattab Holding’s governance framework.

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

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

Candidate Profile

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

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

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Strong knowledge of IFRS local tax laws and consolidation processes.

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

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