Senior School Accountant

Role overview

The Senior School Accountant position is a temporary, on-site opportunity in Doha, Qatar. In this role, you will be responsible for keeping the school’s financial records accurate and up to date while supporting day-to-day accounting operations and reporting needs.

Key duties

• Handle accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Prepare, review, and process invoices and payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledger records.
• Support monthly payroll preparation.
• Compile monthly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Track budgets and assist with financial monitoring.
• Contribute to audit preparation and ongoing audit support.
• Help ensure adherence to school policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to guide decision-making.
• Work with internal teams and respond to finance-related queries.
• Support fee billing and collection activities.
• Look for ways to improve finance processes, controls, and procedures.

Qualifications and requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required; professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA are considered an advantage.
• This role is for a local hire in Qatar with a valid QID.
• You should bring strong bookkeeping and accounting experience, including general ledger handling, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems and strong MS Excel skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret data and build clear summaries and dashboards.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management in an educational or similar service-oriented environment is needed.
• You must understand financial regulations, audit processes, and internal control practices.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and strong organization and time management are important.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are required for working with academic, administrative, and external stakeholders.
• Prior experience in school finance or the education sector is highly preferred, especially in international or multicultural settings.
• You must be able to work on-site in Doha and maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism in a fast-paced school environment.

Additional information

This is an on-site role based in Doha, Qatar. The job does not specify salary, number of openings, start date, or application deadline.