General Accountant – Doha

Purpose of Role:

General Accountant work in Accounts Payable function and petty cash custodian.

Reports to:

Supervising Associate

Grade:

Senior Associate

Responsibilities:

1. Invoice Processing:
   1. Receive, review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance from tax perspective.
   2. Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures (i.e., matching with relevant PO/contracts, proper approvals taken, etc.)
   3. Ensure proper Accounting and general ledger coding, and appropriate backup documentation.
2. Payment Processing:
   1. Work with supervisor to prepare and process payment cycles including cheques/EFT letters and wire transfers.
   2. Ensure payments are accurately applied to vendor account.
   3. Process employees expense claims and manage employees’ advances.
   4. Process client refund requests according to the company policy.
   5. Prepare Journal/payment vouchers and ensure proper documentation.
3. Vendor Management:
   1. Review and verify the data of the newly created suppliers from other departments.
   2. Communicate with vendors regarding billing inquiries, payment issues, and reconciling discrepancies.
   3. Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors to ensure smooth payment processes.
4. Month-End Closing:
   1. Assist in the month-end closing process by preparing necessary reports, reconciliations, and accruals related to accounts payable.
   2. Collaborate with the other functions (procurement, client facing teams, shared service center) to ensure clearing all AP queue and clearing of control accounts.
5. Process Improvement:
   1. Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounts payable processes.
   2. Support policies and best practices.
6. Petty Cash Custodian: Creating Petty cash vouchers and replenish requests.
7. Managing of shared mail – qafinance@qa.ey.com

Experience:

1. 3-5 years’ experience in a professional business / financial role
2. Knowledge in VAT/Tax based economy and systems is essential.
3. Must be fluent in English.

Competencies:

Business:

• Have a finance related degree, studying for an accountancy qualification or experience working for a professional service or consultancy environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to express your opinions on issues and adherence to policies
• Comfortable working with numbers, basic analytics and attention to details
• Customer focused and responsive.

Technical:

• Knowledge of best practices and policies
• IT literate (MS Office, Accounting packages)

What we offer:

A competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for career development and benefits.

We also offer:

• Continuous learning: Vast online library of free courses, with the option to enroll on our MBA programmes also with no financial cost to you.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.