Senior Project Accountant
Location: Qatar
Contract Type: Long-term contract (renewable)
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support complex project finance operations within a major energy operator’s portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine financial advisory, cost control, reporting, and strategic budgeting for multi-million-dollar projects in a dynamic international environment.
You'll be a key finance interface between internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and insight in all aspects of project accounting—ideal for professionals with a solid SAP background and strong analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
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Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial activities across major projects
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Lead resolution of complex and non-routine accounting issues, providing expert advice and recommendations
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Prepare and review Gross Cost Reports, Operating Reports, and detailed cost analyses
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Review project costs, invoices, SES, and ensure compliance with corporate processes and authority limits
Budgeting, Forecasting & Controls
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Prepare project accruals and accounting adjustments; reconcile accounts and explain key variances
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Analyse and forecast project cash requirements; manage funding, cash call and billing cycles
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Develop inputs for Work Plan and Budget (WP&B), including expenditure phasing and headcount projections
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Compile WP&B management packs with variance analysis versus previous submissions
Stakeholder Interface & Advisory
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Collaborate with Asset Accounting and Venture Controlling to ensure reporting accuracy
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Engage internal and external stakeholders to gather sensitive financial data and advise on commercial/shareholder agreements
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Construct and validate financial models for budgeting and billing support
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Support shareholder query resolution and inventory movement analysis
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Commercial discipline
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OR any degree + a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA, CFA, CIMA, CMA, CPA)
Experience & Skills
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting and finance roles
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Proficiency in SAP FI/CO required; experience with BPC, BW, and Project Systems highly preferred
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Strong command of English (written and verbal)
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Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and financial systems
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High attention to detail, organisational compliance mindset, and analytical ability