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About the Role: We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with solid experience in real estate development and construction. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of project-based accounting, escrow account management, and UAE financial compliance, including VAT and corporate tax.
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About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented
Senior Accountant
with solid experience in
real estate development and construction
.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of
project-based accounting
,
escrow account management
, and
UAE financial compliance
, including
VAT
and
corporate tax
.
You will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance while supporting management in financial planning and project reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Handle
- WPS payroll
- ,
- VAT filing
- , and ensure full compliance with
- UAE corporate tax regulations
- .
- Manage and reconcile
- real estate escrow accounts
- in compliance with
RERA
- and local authority requirements.
- Track and monitor
- project costs
- ,
- progress billing
- ,
- subcontractor payments
- , and
- budget variances
- .
- Support
- cash flow management
- ,
- budget preparation
- , and
- financial forecasting
- .
- Liaise with auditors, banks, and external partners.
- Ensure all accounting records and documentation are maintained properly.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Apply
AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
awareness and compliance in all financial transactions (knowledge of AML regulations is an advantage).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or equivalent preferred).
- **7–10 years of experience**
- in accounting, with at least
- 5 years in real estate development or construction
- in the UAE.
- Proven experience in
- escrow account handling
- and
- project accounting
- .
- Strong understanding of
Uae Vat
- ,
- corporate tax
- , and
- WPS regulations
- .
- Knowledge of
- AML compliance
- is an advantage.
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Tally, Zoho, or ERP systems).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
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