Accountant

Accounting and Financial Recording

• Record and verify all daily transactions, journal entries, receipts, and payments in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Maintain the general ledger, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and trial balance.
• Prepare and review supplier invoices, subcontractor statements, and petty cash vouchers for accuracy and approval.
• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Reconcile bank statements, verify cash balances, and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.

Project Accounting and Cost Control

• Maintain project accounting ledgers and support cost control functions under supervision of the Chief Accountant.
• Track and report project-related costs, including materials, labor, subcontractor payments, and equipment expenses.
• Prepare cost comparison reports and assist in monitoring project budgets against actual expenditures.
• Ensure correct cost coding in alignment with company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system and internal control structure.

Taxation and Compliance

• Maintain and reconcile all VAT (Value Added Tax) registers in compliance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements.
• Prepare VAT supporting schedules and assist in quarterly VAT return filing.
• Maintain records for potential FTA audits and ensure timely availability of all supporting documentation.
• Ensure adherence to UAE Commercial Companies Law, UAE Labor Law, and Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) requirements.

Payroll, Payments, and Treasury

• Process payroll through the Wages Protection System (WPS) in compliance with Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations.
• Prepare supplier and subcontractor payment requests and ensure timely disbursement in coordination with the Chief Accountant.
• Maintain records of advances, prepayments, deposits, and retentions.
• Assist in monitoring company bank accounts, ensuring adequate liquidity for ongoing projects.

Reporting and Coordination

• Assist the Chief Accountant in preparing management reports, including cash flow forecasts, cost analyses, and financial summaries.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure accurate provision of financial data.
• Liaise with banks, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers on accounting and financial matters.
• Provide accounting support and documentation to project management, procurement, and administration departments.

Substitution and Delegation Duties

• Substitute for the Chief Accountant during his absence, maintaining continuity of accounting and reporting functions.
• Ensure all statutory filings, payments, and reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner during delegation periods.
• Provide regular updates to management on financial and compliance matters when acting as Chief Accountant

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• Equivalency Certificate from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education – mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting within construction or general contracting companies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), UAE VAT law, and FTA (Federal Tax Authority) compliance procedures.
• Practical experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP, Oracle, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks.
• Good understanding of project accounting, cost allocation, and WPS (Wages Protection System) payroll processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• English fluency (Upper-Intermediate or higher); Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

• Guaranteed timely payment of wages

• Hiring as a company employee

• Probation period adaptation program

• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE