Senior Accountant

Job Overview

This role is dedicated to analyzing a variety of financial transactions and compiling monthly, quarterly, or annual financial reports. The position involves performing account reconciliations, aiding in audit preparations, consolidating financial data, and conducting various accounting tasks as assigned.

Reporting Structure

The role reports directly to the Manager of Finance & Accounts.

Key Objectives

• Deliver timely financial analyses and reporting
• Follow up effectively on accounts payable and payments
• Audit and verify financial documentation

Primary Duties

General Ledger, Payroll & Reconciliation

• Compile monthly financial statements, reports, records, and accounting activities including reconciliations and journal entries by gathering and analyzing accounting data
• Ensure precise and prompt bookkeeping by the accounting team
• Oversee timely salary processes
• Finalize monthly financial status reports including profit and loss statements accurately and on schedule
• Handle and verify all banking transactions and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Issue invoices and account statements
• Maintain accounts receivable documentation and prepare monthly reports
• Prepare and review balance sheet schedules and ensure payables are cleared promptly
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and workflows

Closing, Internal and External Audits

• Guarantee accuracy and punctuality during monthly closing
• Support accurate month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Assist audit processes by providing necessary data and documentation
• Investigate and resolve customer-related discrepancies
• Provide reconciliations and documentation to external auditors, uploading materials to their portals
• Maintain purchasing order records and internal audit documentation properly
• Ensure internal audits reveal no errors
• Analyze expenses and revenue streams

Collaboration and Leadership

• Guide junior accountants when required
• Perform additional accounting responsibilities and support staff as assigned

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience with general ledger operations and month-end/year-end closing
• Strong financial analysis capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting practices
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Ability to mentor and manage accounting staff
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

About iHorizons

iHorizons is a renowned regional technology consulting firm delivering comprehensive business solutions to enterprise clients. Based in Qatar with three decades of presence, it employs around 250 experts focused on mission-critical application support. Their expertise spans digital transformation consulting, enterprise solutions, software development, cloud infrastructure, research and development, system integration, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence. The company is evolving into an AI-focused enterprise, emphasizing building expertise and solutions in AI and machine learning across multiple industries. iHorizons values the positive impacts it brings to its clients, employees, shareholders, partners, and communities.