Accountant

About the Role

1. UAE Payroll & Compliance Administration

• Compile, verify, and generate Salary Information Files (SIF) matching MOHRE guidelines.
• Process end-to-end monthly payroll by uploading SIF files directly to corporate banking portals via WPS.
• Maintain organized digital records of WPS salary transfer receipts to ensure zero compliance gaps.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, banking rejections, or unpaid salary flags immediately.
• Calculate final settlements, gratuity, and leave salary encashments according to UAE labor law.

2. Timekeeping, Odoo ERP & Project Costing

• Input site worker timesheets and labor hours accurately into the Odoo ERP system.
• Set up and maintain distinct project codes in Odoo to ensure precise resource tracking.
• Calculate and update exact per-hour labor costing metrics for various project teams.
• Partner with the Camphouse team to collect, verify, and file physical staff timesheets.
• Audit submission timelines and immediately escalate missing or delayed timesheets to HR.

3. Inventory Control & Cost Accounting

• Link physical inventory movements with specific project and job costing modules in Odoo.
• Track warehouse receipts, material issues, stock adjustments, and inter-site transfers.
• Conduct mandatory monthly physical stock counts and reconcile variances against ERP records.
• Prepare and post inventory journal entries, valuation adjustments, and write-offs.
• Assist the finance team with month-end and year-end inventory valuation closing tasks.

4. Payables, Receivables & Branch Administration

• Vet and maintain financial compliance records and certifications for Sharjah-based suppliers.
• Monitor vendor aging reports and manage supplier payment schedules to optimize cash flow.
• Review, verify, and track monthly utility bills, including DEWA, SEWA, and telecom expenses.
• Generate invoices and conduct rigorous follow-ups for Manpower and transportation services.
• Audit and reconcile branch petty cash claims in coordination with the Camp Boss.

5. Financial Reporting

• Prepare detailed monthly cash flow statements for corporate finance review.
• Analyze and report on variances between actual project spending versus budgeted allocations.

Education & Experience

• **Degree:** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• **Experience:** 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with **at least 2 years explicitly managing UAE payroll**.

Technical Competencies

• **ERP Mastery:** Advanced operational knowledge of **Odoo ERP** (specifically Time Tracking, Inventory, and Payroll modules).
• **UAE Compliance:** Deep understanding of WPS processing, SIF formatting, and central bank portals.
• **Labor Law:** Strong working knowledge of UAE labor law regarding overtime calculations and final settlements.
• **Software:** Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables) for data reconciliation.

Application Question(s)

• Are you familiar with Odoo software and ERP ?
• Do you have understanding of WPS processing and SIF Formats?

Experience

• Accounting & Payroll: 4 years (Required)