Job Title: Assets & Materials Accountant
Location: Qatar
Contract Type: Permanent / Long-Term Contract
Schedule: Full-Time
Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy
A major energy operator in Qatar is seeking a highly skilled Assets & Materials Accountant to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with Big 4 experience and strong IFRS expertise to work in a technically complex and internationally collaborative environment.
This role is responsible for asset and inventory accounting, financial reporting, and technical advisory across a wide range of capital and operational activities. You will support compliance, control, and reporting requirements related to both materials and property, plant & equipment (PPE).
Key Responsibilities:
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Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across assigned entities and cost centres
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Prepare statutory financial disclosures for PPE in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulations
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Provide variance analysis and project-specific capex reporting
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Post required entries for asset depreciation (book and tax), materials adjustments, and deferred tax
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Review project spend to determine appropriate accounting treatment (capex vs. opex)
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Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies
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Monitor and maintain internal orders for cost capture and liaise with stakeholders on project set-up
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Manage asset disposals, de-recognition processes, and asset verification activities
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Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and respond to audit requirements (internal and external)
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Support ongoing improvement initiatives related to asset and material accounting practices
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Candidate Requirements:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related commercial field
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Professional Certification: Recognised qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA, CFA, or CMA
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Experience:
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Minimum 6–8 years in a finance or accounting role within the Oil & Gas sector
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Strong technical accounting experience in accordance with IFRS
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Background with a Big 4 audit firm is essential
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Technical Skills:
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Experience working with SAP (particularly Asset and Materials Management modules)
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
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