Assistant Accountant

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records of **construction project expenses and project-wise cost allocation**.
• Support in **project costing analysis**, budget monitoring, and expense tracking for ongoing construction projects.
• Process supplier invoices, subcontractor payments, petty cash management, and payment vouchers.
• Monitor and record **construction material purchases, inventory movements, and material cost tracking**.
• Coordinate with procurement and project teams regarding purchase orders, supplier invoices, and material deliveries.
• Maintain records related to **construction materials such as cement, steel, blocks, concrete, finishing materials, MEP materials, and site consumables**.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, expense statements, and management reports.
• Support payroll processing, employee reimbursements, and final settlement calculations when required.
• Perform supplier reconciliation and follow up on outstanding payments and documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of accounting documents, invoices, LPOs, contracts, and project-related financial records.
• Assist senior management in budget tracking, cost control, and project profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting procedures and UAE financial regulations.
• Support VAT documentation and accounting compliance when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• **Minimum 1 year of UAE experience in Building Construction Company (Mandatory).**
• Prior **construction field accounting experience is compulsory.**
• Strong knowledge of **construction accounting processes and project costing.**
• Good understanding of **construction materials and site procurement processes.**
• Experience handling supplier invoices, subcontractor payments, purchase orders, and material cost tracking.
• Proficiency in **Microsoft Excel (Advanced level)** for reporting and reconciliation.
• Experience in accounting software / ERP systems (preferably **ERPNext**, Tally, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidate currently available in UAE.
• **Immediate joiners preferred.**
• Must be available to join **within 15 days or less.**
• Experience working in **contracting / building construction companies in UAE is mandatory.**
• Knowledge of **project costing, BOQ-related costing, material accounting, and site expense management** will be a strong advantage.
• Pay: Up to AED4,000.00 per month

Application Question(S)

• Current salary in AED?
• Expected salary in AED?
• Available to join in 14 days or less?

Experience

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)
• UAE Building construction field: 1 year (Required)