Accountant

Company Overview

Al Ali Engineering Co. WLL is a long-established construction business in Qatar with more than 20 years of experience. Over time, it has developed into a trusted design-and-build contractor with specialized teams handling institutional, residential, and commercial projects. Its work also spans roads and infrastructure, interior fit-out, landscaping, and heritage developments. The company places strong emphasis on quality, on-time project completion, and attentive customer support, offering professionals a fast-moving setting with exposure to varied and challenging assignments.

Role Summary

This full-time, on-site position in Doha is responsible for managing core accounting operations and supporting project-focused financial control. The Accountant will handle daily transactions, maintain ledgers, process payables and receivables, complete bank reconciliations, and ensure invoices and expenses are recorded correctly against the right cost centers. The role also supports closing cycles, financial reporting, budget work, variance review, audit coordination, and communication with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and monitor daily accounting transactions, including payables, receivables, and journal postings.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform bank reconciliation activities.
• Review, prepare, and process invoices while ensuring cost entries are mapped to the correct project or cost center.
• Track project spending and assist in controlling costs.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Help prepare financial statements and other accounting reports.
• Assist with budget preparation and analyze variances against planned figures.
• Coordinate with project and procurement teams on accounting and expense-related matters.
• Respond to audit requests and information queries from management.
• Ensure accounting work complies with company policies and applicable local regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Solid background in financial accounting, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, and reconciliations.
• Capability to prepare and review financial reports and contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong command of accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including pivots, VLOOKUP, and reporting tools; ERP exposure is beneficial.
• Knowledge of accounting practices, tax rules, and audit expectations in Qatar or the GCC.
• High attention to detail, accuracy with numbers, and the ability to work under multiple deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English; Arabic is an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; ACCA, CPA, or CMA would be a plus.
• Prior experience as an accountant, ideally within construction or engineering and project-based environments.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams while handling sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.

Additional Notes

The role is based in Doha, Qatar and requires presence at the workplace. The position is focused on construction-related accounting and project cost control. No salary details, benefits, or vacancy count were specified in the source information.

About the Work Environment

Joining the company means working in a dynamic construction setting with exposure to complex and diverse projects across multiple sectors, including buildings, roads, infrastructure, fit-out, landscaping, and heritage work.