Senior Accountant
Skills
About This Role
Financial Reporting & General Ledger
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (IFRS compliant)
- Manage general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
- Handle month-end and year-end closing
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
Project Accounting & Cost Control (Key Focus)
- Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability
- Manage revenue recognition using percentage of completion method
- Analyze cost variances and provide insights
- Review subcontractor costs, purchase orders, and material usage
- Support tendering with financial analysis
Receivables, Payables & Cash Flow
- Manage invoicing, progress billing, and payment certificates
- Track customer collections and follow-ups
- Handle supplier and subcontractor payments
- Support cash flow forecasting and working capital control
Compliance & VAT (UAE)
- Ensure VAT compliance and timely filing
- Maintain audit-ready records and documentation
- Strengthen internal controls and financial policies
Reconciliations & Asset Management
- Perform bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations
- Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
Audit & Reporting
- Coordinate with external auditors during audits
- Prepare MIS and management reports
- Provide financial insights for decision-making
Leadership & Coordination
- Coordinate with banks, vendors, and authorities
- Supervise junior finance staff
- Improve processes and financial workflows
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of UAE experience (construction/landscaping preferred)
- Strong project accounting and cost control experience
- Good knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations
- Strong Excel and ERP system skills
- Experience in audits and compliance
- Strong analytical and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Preferred
- ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA qualification
- Experience in large landscaping or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of BOQs, subcontracting, and procurement cycles
- UAE driving license is optional
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