Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Onshore, Resident, Doha, Qatar
Contract Type: Secondment Contract
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31 December 2026
Working Pattern: Office-based, 5 days on / 2 days off, 8 hours per day
Notice Period: 2 months
Overview
We are working on behalf of a leading organisation in the energy sector to recruit an experienced Senior Financial Accountant. This role offers a long-term opportunity within a high-profile financial reporting environment, contributing to statutory tax compliance and financial governance activities in a dynamic, multinational setting.
Key Responsibilities
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Support and act as backup to the Tax Reporting Coordinator in managing contract tax reporting (sales and purchase contracts) to the local tax authority, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
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Assist the Senior Tax Accountant with various tax-related tasks as needed.
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Provide backup support for WBS master data maintenance and contribute to other key activities within the General Accounting team.
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Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
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Maintain adherence to financial regulations and local tax laws, particularly regarding income tax requirements.
Requirements
Experience and Skills
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Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
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High level of numerical and analytical proficiency.
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Proactive, flexible, and a collaborative team player with solid interpersonal skills.
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Rigorous approach to accuracy and problem-solving.
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In-depth knowledge of local tax legislation, particularly income tax regulations.
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Solid grounding in accounting principles and practices.
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Proficient in using enterprise and productivity tools such as SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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At least 6 to 7 years of relevant experience in a similar finance or accounting role, ideally within the Oil and Gas sector.
Education and Certifications
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Degree in Accounting or Finance.
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Holder of a professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CMA, or MBA.
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Fluent in English.
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact finance team supporting strategic reporting and compliance in a major energy hub. You will gain valuable experience in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment with significant exposure to international financial operations.