**Description:** **Duties and responsibilities related to the Chief Accountant role:** + Lead and manage all daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and fixed asset accounting. + Oversee the entire month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. + Prepare and review comprehensive financial statements in strict compliance with **International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)** . + Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing and approving all journal entries and ensuring monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts. + Act as the primary point of contact for **external and internal auditors** , managing the audit process and ensuring all schedules and documentation are prepared. + Ensure full compliance with **Qatari corporate tax laws** , including the preparation and filing of tax returns with the **General Tax Authority** . + Supervise, train, and mentor the accounting team, delegating tasks and conducting performance reviews to foster a high-performing department. + Develop and implement improvements to accounting processes, systems, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy. + Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, and conduct variance analysis to support management decision-making. **Qualifications:** + Ideally with a university degree or diploma in Finance or Hospitality/Tourism management + CA certification would be an advantage + Minimum 2 years work experience as Assistant Director of Finance or Finance Manager + Good problem solving, administrative and interpersonal skills are a must **Primary Location:** QA-Doha-Doha **Organization:** Andaz Doha **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Accounting/Finance/Tax **Req ID:** DOH002921 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.