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Forvis Mazars in Qatar

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Role Overview</h2>

We are seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountants with strong logistics and claims review experience to support a short-term project in Qatar. The selected candidates will be responsible for conducting in-depth financial reviews, validating claims, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of logistics-related financial documentation.

This role requires strong analytical capabilities, hands-on exposure to logistics and supply chain operations, and the ability to identify discrepancies, unsupported costs, and compliance gaps.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h2>
<ul><li>Perform detailed financial verification and reconciliation of transactions, claims, and supporting documentation</li>
<li>Review and assess reimbursement claims, ensuring compliance with eligibility criteria, policies, and contractual terms</li>
<li>Analyze logistics-related documents and costs, including invoices, freight charges, shipping documentation, and payment records</li>
<li>Evaluate supporting evidence such as bills of lading, customs declarations, shipment records, and proof of delivery
</li><li>Identify and investigate discrepancies, anomalies, unsupported expenses, and documentation gaps
</li><li>Prepare clear and structured financial reports, findings, and exception summaries
</li><li>Conduct data analysis using large datasets, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial information</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders and project teams to resolve queries and ensure timely delivery of outputs</li>
<li>Support audit, compliance reviews, agreed-upon procedures, or forensic investigations, as needed</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications &amp; Experience</h2>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or a related
</li><li>Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, or audit roles</li>
<li>Proven experience in financial review, reconciliations, documentation validation, and reporting
</li><li>Hands-on experience in logistics, shipping, commodity trading, supply chain, or import/export operations
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Technical Expertise</h2>
<ul><li>Strong understanding of:<ul>
<li>Logistics cost structures and freight charges</li>
<li>Supply chain processes and operations</li>
<li>Incoterms (e.g., FOB, CIF, EXW)</li>
</ul></li><li>Experience reviewing:<ul>
<li>Logistics invoices and cost allocations</li>
<li>Shipping and customs documentation</li>
<li>Payment evidence and shipment records</li>
</ul></li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:<ul>
<li>Pivot Tables</li>
<li>Lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)</li>
<li>Data analysis and reconciliation of large datasets</li>
</ul></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Skills &amp; Competencies</h2>
<ul><li>Exceptional analytical and investigative skills
</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy
</li><li>Ability to identify financial irregularities and risk areas
</li><li>Effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
</li><li>Strong communication and reporting skills
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Qualifications</h2>
<ul><li>Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or CIA
</li><li>Prior experience in:<ul>
<li>Claims review and financial screening</li>
<li>Audit or agreed-upon procedures engagements</li>
<li>Forensic accounting or compliance reviews</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Senior Accountant – Logistics & Claims Review

<div>1. Role Purpose

The Personal Assistant (PA) provides high-level executive support to the Managing Partner of Forvis Mazars in Qatar. The role ensures that the Managing Partner&rsquo;s time, communications, and commitments are managed efficiently, enabling strategic focus on business growth, client relationships, and leadership responsibilities. The PA acts as a gatekeeper, organizer, and productivity multiplier, handling confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Communication &amp; Correspondence

<ul><li>Manage the Managing Partner&rsquo;s inbox, screening and prioritizing emails, and drafting professional replies for approval.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Manage LinkedIn account: screen messages, prepare draft responses, and develop posts aligned with professional positioning and firm branding.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Maintain communication logs and ensure timely follow-ups with internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>

2.2 Calendar &amp; Meeting Management

<ul><li>Organize and maintain the Managing Partner&rsquo;s calendar, ensuring no conflicts, appropriate buffer times, and effective time-blocking.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Arrange and confirm internal and external meetings, circulate agendas, and ensure all materials are ready.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Attend meetings with the Managing Partner, take accurate minutes, record decisions, and track action points.</li></ul>

2.3 Document &amp; Report Verification

<ul><li>Review and verify all documents and reports presented to the Managing Partner for accuracy, completeness, formatting, and alignment with firm standards.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Prepare executive summaries of lengthy reports for decision-making.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Highlight errors, risks, or key issues in documents before submission.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Responsible for managing and safeguarding the Managing Partner&rsquo;s digital signature, ensuring it is applied securely, appropriately, and only on documents reviewed and approved.</li></ul>

2.4 Travel &amp; Logistics

<ul><li>Manage Qatar Airways and Booking.com accounts for business and personal bookings.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Arrange flights, hotels, ground transport, visas, and other travel requirements.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Prepare detailed travel itineraries (flights, hotels, meetings, local contacts, emergency information).</li></ul>

<ul><li>Anticipate potential issues (delays, cancellations) and provide contingency plans.</li></ul>

2.5 Task &amp; Project Follow-Up

<ul><li>Track all tasks delegated by the Managing Partner to team members, ensuring timely execution.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Maintain a master follow-up tracker with deadlines, responsible persons, and status updates.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Provide daily updates on pending tasks and weekly reports on overdue items.</li></ul>

2.6 Stakeholder &amp; Relationship Management

<ul><li>Maintain updated contact lists of clients, regulators, partners, and key stakeholders.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Prepare briefing notes before important meetings, including background, context, and relationship history.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Draft thank-you notes, follow-up communications, and maintain professional touchpoints (birthdays, milestones, key events).</li></ul>

2.7 Research &amp; Insights

<ul><li>Conduct quick research on clients, industries, competitors, and markets as needed.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Summarize market updates, regulatory changes, or news relevant to the Managing Partner&rsquo;s role.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Support preparation for board meetings, conferences, and external speaking engagements.</li></ul>

2.8 Administrative &amp; Personal Support

<ul><li>Handle administrative tasks (expense reports, document filing, reservations) with accuracy.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Support personal commitments, reservations, and scheduling discreetly.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Ensure confidentiality in all professional and personal matters.</li></ul>

3. Deliverables

3.1 Daily Deliverables

<ul><li>Morning briefing: day&rsquo;s agenda, priorities, and urgent updates.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Meeting preparation: agendas, briefing packs, logistics confirmed.</li></ul>

<ul><li>End-of-day summary: completed tasks, pending items, risks/issues, and next-day agenda.</li></ul>

3.2 Weekly Deliverables

<ul><li>Weekly priorities briefing every Sunday.</li></ul>

<ul><li>End-of-week review and alignment with the Managing Partner.</li></ul>

<ul><li>LinkedIn engagement and analytics report.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Travel bookings and itinerary confirmations for upcoming weeks.</li></ul>

4. Key Competencies

<ul><li>Proactivity: Anticipates needs, not just reacts.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Organization: Strong planning and multi-tasking skills.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Attention to Detail: Zero tolerance for avoidable errors.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Confidentiality: Trusted with sensitive and confidential matters.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Technology Skills: Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Teams, LinkedIn, booking systems (Qatar Airways, Booking.com).</li></ul></div>

Executive PA to the Managing Partner

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Senior Accountant – Logistics & Claims Review

Executive PA to the Managing Partner