Senior Accountant

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & General Ledger

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and period-end adjustments.

Lead month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure timely financial reporting.

Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all accounting records and financial transactions.

Review accounting entries and supporting documents to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Project Accounting & Cost Control

Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, and profitability across multiple construction and landscaping projects.

Maintain accurate project-wise cost records and financial reports.

Manage revenue recognition using the Percentage of Completion (POC) method, where applicable.

Analyze project cost variances and provide management with recommendations for corrective action.

Review subcontractor costs, material consumption, purchase orders, LPOs, and project expenses to ensure cost efficiency.

Coordinate with project and operations teams to monitor project financial performance.

Support estimation and tendering activities through cost analysis, financial evaluations, and project profitability assessments.

Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Cash Flow

Oversee customer invoicing, progress billing, payment certification, and account receivables.

Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on collections to improve cash flow.

Review supplier and subcontractor invoices and ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

Monitor supplier and subcontractor balances and resolve discrepancies.

Assist in cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and short-term financial planning.

UAE VAT & Financial Compliance

Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and coordinate timely VAT return preparation and filing.

Maintain complete and audit-ready VAT records and supporting documentation.

Ensure proper treatment of VAT on sales, purchases, subcontractor invoices, and project transactions.

Monitor compliance with applicable financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Implement and maintain effective internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.

Reconciliations & Asset Management

Perform regular bank, supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.

Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual balances promptly.

Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate depreciation accounting.

Monitor additions, disposals, transfers, and other fixed asset movements.

Ensure proper documentation and accounting treatment of company assets.

Audit & Internal Controls

Coordinate with external auditors during statutory and financial audits.

Prepare schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, and audit requirements.

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of internal controls.

Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate control measures.

Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.

Payroll & Management Reporting

Review payroll accounting and related entries in coordination with the HR department.

Prepare monthly MIS, management reports, financial summaries, and performance dashboards.

Provide management with financial analysis, forecasts, and business performance insights.

Analyze revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and project profitability to support decision-making.

Assist management in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.

Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with banks, clients, suppliers, subcontractors, auditors, and government authorities on financial matters.

Supervise, guide, and mentor junior accounting and finance team members when required.

Coordinate with procurement, estimation, operations, projects, HR, and management teams on financial matters.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency.

Ensure finance-related deadlines and reporting requirements are consistently met.

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within the UAE construction, landscaping, contracting, or project-based industry.

Strong experience in project accounting, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations.

Strong understanding of project costing, revenue recognition, subcontractor accounting, and financial controls.

Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Experience in financial reporting, audit coordination, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting strict reporting deadlines.

High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA.

Experience with large-scale construction, landscaping, infrastructure, or contracting projects.

Familiarity with BOQs, project budgets, subcontract management, procurement cycles, LPOs, and project costing methodologies.

Experience with ERP implementation or finance process improvement is an added advantage.

UAE driving licence is an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person