Accountant – General Ledger

Job description / Role

1. Role Objective
- Prepare, examine, analyze, record & maintain assigned general ledger accounts and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness in accordance with accounting standards/policies on timely manner.
2. Detailed Roles and Responsibilities:
Know-How (for all levels)
- Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, IFRs and accrual principles.
Problem Solving (If any)
- Analyze costs, financial commitments and obligations and expenses or to provide advice.
Accountability
- Responsible for accurate and timely input of journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger related financial activities and assign entries to proper accounts for month end, quarter end and annual closing.
- Review transactions monthly, quarterly and annually to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and prepare adjusting entries as needed.
- Maintain schedules for fixed assets, long term debt, prepaid, or other balance sheet accounts.
- Provide first line support for user queries relating to the general ledger & assist auditors/other stake holders with general ledger examinations
- Prepare ad-hoc reporting as requested.
General
- May require extra hours during close, audit, and/or budgeting periods.

Requirements

1. Educational Qualifications:
• Possession of degree in accounting or finance or related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Experience:
• Three to five years’ experience in accounting or general ledger accounting with working knowledge of accounting software systems.
• Experience in working in a pressure environment and in meeting tight deadlines.
3. Behavioral Competencies: (similar for same job levels)
4. Technical Competencies: (similar for same job families)

• Ability to work in a stressful, fast pace environment.
• Ability to comply with company, department policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to many details.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, Oracle or computer accounting systems and software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

About the Company

United Development Company (UDC) was established in July 1999 as one of the leading private sector shareholding companies in the State of Qatar and the Middle East, and has been listed on the Doha Securities Market since June 2003.

UDCs mission is to identify and invest in long-term projects contributing to Qatars growth and providing good shareholder value. The company has an authorized share capital of QR 1.072.5 billion (US $294 million), a market capitalization of US$ 902MM and total assets of US$ 1,131 MM.

From day one, the companys mandate and mission has been to become a cornerstone of the development of Qatar, creating lasting value and maximizing returns for partners and shareholders.