Accountant

About This Role

Golden Link is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant with a strong background in the interior fit-out and construction industry. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in internal auditing, financial reporting, monthly P&L preparation, VAT reconciliation, and cash flow management. The role demands a proactive individual capable of handling division-level financials, ensuring compliance, and delivering strategic insights to support management decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Financial Record Management: Maintain accurate and timely financial records for all company operations in compliance with IFRS and local standards.
• Monthly Profit & Loss Review: Prepare P&L statements by project/division/department with variance analysis.
• Financial Reporting & Presentation: Deliver P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports aligned with stakeholder needs.
• Division-Level Accounting Closure: Ensure accurate monthly/quarterly closure of accounts across all business units.
• Performance-Linked Deliverables: Submit monthly account closures and reports aligned with internal KPIs.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Project Budget Oversight: Collaborate with project teams to control and regularly update budgets.
• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Weekly Project Costing: Generate weekly financial summaries on project expenditures and resource use.
• Overhead Expense Review: Monitor and flag deviations in general overheads like rent, utilities, etc.
• Expense Filtering & Control: Enforce real-time filtering and approval of departmental expenses.

Cash & Asset Management

• Weekly & Monthly Cash Flow Statements: Forecast cash needs and report on short/long-term liquidity.
• Cash Flow Management: Propose strategies for managing surplus and shortfalls.
• Asset Tracking & Reconciliation: Maintain a detailed and audit-ready asset register.
• Material Usage Tracking: Reconcile procurement records with actual site usage to flag discrepancies.

Compliance & Auditing

• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and accounting standards.
• VAT Reconciliation & Filing: Manage quarterly VAT returns and reconcile input/output tax.
• Corporate Tax Readiness: Prepare documentation for Corporate Tax filing and liaise with FTA.
• Internal Auditing: Conduct internal audits and prepare findings for management review.
• Auditor Coordination: Assist with internal/external audit processes and respond to findings.

Payroll, Collections & Vendor Relations

• Payroll & KPI Review: Validate monthly payroll and incentive disbursement based on KPIs.
• Collections Follow-up (Internal & External): Oversee receivables and implement aging controls.
• Vendor & Supplier Payment Management: Schedule and process payments per contractual terms.

Strategic Financial Insights

• Strategic Financial Insights: Offer actionable financial analysis and recommendations for management decision-making.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA/CPA preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in the interior fit-out, joinery, or construction industry
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., ERPNext), Excel, VAT/tax compliance
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and time management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in preparing monthly Profit & Loss statements, variance analysis, and project-wise cost breakdowns (YES/NO)
• Have you managed VAT reconciliation, return filing, and compliance in the UAE? (YES/NO)
• Do you have experience in preparing and reviewing cash flow statements (weekly and monthly) for forecasting and liquidity management? (YES/NO)
• Are you familiar with UAE Corporate Tax regulations and preparing tax-ready documentation for filings? (YES/NO)

Experience:

• Interior Fitout, Joinery: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person