ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Job Description – Assistant Accountant - About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Accountant to join our team. This is a bookkeeping role – we are also looking for a finance professional who can provide strategic insights, ensure compliance, and support the growth of our business across multiple markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, tax, budgeting, and cash flow management, with the ability to translate numbers into business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local regulations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic planning and expansion.
• Handle tax filings, VAT compliance, and regulatory reporting across GCC markets.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy.
• Support audits (internal and external) and liaise with auditors and regulators.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Partner with operations, marketing, and leadership teams to support business decisions.
• Drive the use of technology and automation in accounting processes for efficiency.
• Maintain the highest standards of ethics, accuracy, and confidentiality in financial management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, ACCA, or CMA is a strong plus).
• 3+ years of proven experience as an Assistant Accountant (preferably in Retail, E-Commerce, or Marketing).
• Proficiency in Cost Accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, VAT, and GCC tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel/financial modelling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a business-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing fashion and lifestyle brand with regional expansion.
• Dynamic, collaborative environment where your insights directly impact business strategy.
• Growth opportunities as the company scales across the GCC.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: QAR2,500.00 - QAR3,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Cost Accounting: 2 years (Required)
• E-Commerce Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Quickbooks experience/certification (Required)