Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Working Location

Doha, Qatar

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Purpose

Support the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and Chief Financial Officer by delivering accurate management accounting, budgeting, cost analysis, performance reporting, and financial insights. Contribute to effective financial planning, cost control, and decision-making while ensuring compliance with company policies, IFRS, and governance requirements throughout project development and operational phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Accounting
  
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and departmental financial reports.
  • Maintain accurate cost centres, account allocations, and management reporting structures.
  • Analyse operating expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX).
  • Review journal entries, accruals, and prepayments affecting management reports.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  
  • Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
  • Collect, review, and consolidate departmental budget submissions.
  • Monitor budget utilisation and identify significant variances.
  • Update rolling forecasts based on operational requirements.
  • Assist in preparing long-term financial plans.
• Financial Analysis & Performance
  
  • Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
  • Prepare KPI reports and financial dashboards.
  • Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Provide profitability and cost analyses for management.
• Cost Management & Financial Control
  
  • Monitor departmental spending against approved budgets.
  • Support cost optimisation initiatives.
  • Track project costs and report budget deviations.
  • Review cost allocations and recommend corrective actions.
• Business & Commercial Support
  
  • Support business cases, investment proposals, and financial feasibility studies.
  • Assist in evaluating procurement and commercial initiatives.
  • Provide financial information for Board papers and management presentations.
• Reporting & Compliance
  
  • Prepare periodic management reports in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
  • Support internal and external audit requirements.
  • Ensure integrity, completeness, and accuracy of financial information.
  • Maintain supporting documentation and financial records.
• ERP Systems & Process Improvement
  
  • Utilise ERP systems for budgeting and reporting.
  • Support improvements to financial reporting processes.
  • Develop standard reporting templates and automated reports.
  • Promote data accuracy and continuous process improvement.
• Risk Management
  
  • Identify financial and budgetary risks.
  • Support implementation of internal controls.
  • Escalate significant financial issues to the FP&A Manager.
• Stakeholder Management
  
  • Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, and Project teams.
  • Provide financial support to budget owners and department heads.
  • Respond to management requests for financial information.
• Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
  
  • Develop and lead the implementation of Financial Planning & Analysis policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls covering all areas of the assigned function.
  • Ensure all relevant procedural and legislative requirements are fulfilled.
  • Deliver quality, cost-effective service consistently.
• Change Management
  
  • Lead the management of change through continuous improvement of department systems, processes, and practices.
  • Take into account global standards and business environment changes requiring proactive action plans.
• Reporting
  
  • Ensure all department reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet internal policies and quality standards.

Communications & Working Relationships

• Chief Finance Officer
• Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
• Management Accountant
• Financial Accountant
• Accountant - Account & Tax
• Assistant Accountant
• Function heads across the organisation

• Regulatory Bodies & Government
• Suppliers & Major Contractors
• Internal and External Auditors
• External Partners
• Investors
• Relevant Committees

Context, Work Environment & Decision Making Authority

• Operates within a dynamic project company environment, supporting budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and cost control while working closely with the FP&A Manager and CFO to achieve financial objectives.
• Exercises professional judgement in preparing financial analyses, budgets, forecasts, and management reports, ensuring compliance with company policies, IFRS, and the Delegation of Authority.
• Recommendations affecting budgets, forecasts, financial performance, or significant business decisions are reviewed with the FP&A Manager and approved by the Chief Financial Officer before implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
  • Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Experience in the power, energy, EPC, or project-based environment is preferred.
  • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP and/or Sage.
• Job-Specific Skills:
  
  • Management accounting and cost accounting
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Financial modelling and business reporting
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal controls
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel; Power BI is an advantage
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines