Senior Accountant

About the role

SGS, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Qatar. The role focuses on revenue accounting, customer receivables, and month‑end closing activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with local tax regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Post and reconcile revenue transactions and customer accounts.
• Record payments and allocate them accurately against invoices.
• Prepare aging reports, collection updates and follow up with customers.
• Support month‑end closing, including accrued revenue, work‑in‑progress and bad‑debt provisions.
• Maintain provision and accrual schedules.
• Prepare withholding tax data and ensure compliance with Qatar tax laws.
• Assist internal and external auditors with required documentation.
• Generate and share customer aging reports and collection status updates.
• Coordinate with business and operations teams to resolve outstanding receivables.
• Communicate with customers regarding overdue invoices and escalate delays when necessary.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or financial operations, preferably in accounts receivable and revenue accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Qatar tax regulations.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and accountability.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting/ERP software.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, data organization).
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Familiarity with Qatar tax laws.