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

Internal:

Chief Finance Officer

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Management Accountant

Financial Accountant

Accountant - Account & Tax

Assistant Accountant

Function heads across the organisation

External:

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