Senior Project Accountant
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About the Role
RITS seeks a Senior Project Accountant in Qatar with 15+ years of experience in contract administration, BOQ preparation, and fixed asset accounting. The role involves reviewing contractor invoices, preparing payment certificates, and ensuring compliance with Ashghal procedures.
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Responsibilities
- Review contractor invoice submissions and ensure invoice amounts are calculated correctly in accordance with contract requirements and Ashghal payment procedures
- Verify that all required supporting documents, approvals, and information are attached to invoices
- Update payment trackers and ensure the accuracy and completeness of information
- Prepare payment certificates and related documents in accordance with Ashghal and Assets Affairs payment procedures and submit them for approval
- Process contractor invoices efficiently and within the established service level agreement (SLA) targets
- Ensure all assigned payment processing activities comply with Ashghal and Assets Affairs procedures
- Communicate effectively with Assets Affairs staff and other Ashghal departments to facilitate payment approvals and resolve processing issues
- Liaise with contractors to communicate payment requirements and address issues related to invoice submissions
- Monitor contracts with significant unbilled amounts and coordinate with contractors and relevant stakeholders to obtain outstanding invoices and minimize unbilled balances
- Update invoice templates and checklists as required
- Review periodic cost updates and cost classification data to ensure compliance with the Assets Affairs costing model, policies, and guidelines
- Review and validate updates to the costing model to ensure accuracy and reasonableness
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
- Degree obtained from North America, Western Europe, or Australia
- Accreditation from a recognized professional institute, RICS, or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 15 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary organization, preferably in the Middle East
- Proven experience in preparation of BOQ, interim claim evaluations, and final accounts
- Experience within the Utilities Sector including payment processing, costing, and financial administration
- Experience in preparing expense reports and maintaining payment trackers
- Experience in undertaking a wide range of investment activities and understanding investment processes
- Strong knowledge of cost management and fixed asset accounting procedures
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Job Title
- Senior Project Accountant
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
- Degree obtained from North America, Western Europe, or Australia.
- Accreditation from a recognized professional institute, RICS, or equivalent is preferred and would be an advantage.
- Minimum 15 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary organization, preferably in the Middle East.
- Proven experience in the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ), interim claim evaluations, and final accounts is mandatory.
- Experience within the Utilities Sector, including payment processing, costing, and financial administration.
- Experience in preparing expense reports and maintaining payment trackers.
- Experience in undertaking a wide range of investment activities and understanding investment processes.
- Strong knowledge of cost management and fixed asset accounting procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Review contractor invoice submissions and ensure invoice amounts are calculated correctly in accordance with contract requirements and Ashghal payment procedures.
- Verify that all required supporting documents, approvals, and information are attached to invoices.
- Update payment trackers and ensure the accuracy and completeness of information.
- Prepare payment certificates and related documents in accordance with Ashghal and Assets Affairs payment procedures and submit them for approval.
- Process contractor invoices efficiently and within the established service level agreement (SLA) targets.
- Ensure all assigned payment processing activities comply with Ashghal and Assets Affairs procedures.
- Communicate effectively with Assets Affairs staff and other Ashghal departments to facilitate payment approvals and resolve processing issues.
- Liaise with contractors to communicate payment requirements and address issues related to invoice submissions.
- Monitor contracts with significant unbilled amounts and coordinate with contractors and relevant stakeholders to obtain outstanding invoices and minimize unbilled balances.
- Update invoice templates and checklists as required.
- Review periodic cost updates and cost classification data to ensure compliance with the Assets Affairs costing model, policies, and guidelines.
- Review and validate updates to the costing model to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
Preferred Competencies
- Contract Administration and Payment Processing.
- Bills of Quantities (BOQ), Interim Valuations, and Final Accounts.
- Cost Management and Cost Classification.
- Fixed Asset Accounting and OFAR Procedures.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis.
- Investment Management and Cost Control.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, financial software, and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience within the Utilities Sector and Middle East projects is highly desirable.
Application Questions
- Do You Have 15 years of Experience in Cumulative in Relevant Field?
- Do You Obtained a Degree from North America, Western Europe, or Australia?
Work Location
- Work Location: In person
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