Senior Accountant (Construction/Real Estate)
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Manage financial accounting, reporting, tax compliance, and payment administration in construction and real estate sectors, requiring strong analytical and communication skills.
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Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will manage accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and payment administration across the company's divisions including oilfield services operations, construction projects, and property management.
The role ensures accurate financial records, compliance with UAE VAT and corporate tax regulations, and supports management with financial reporting and cashflow monitoring.
Candidates must currently be based in the UAE and preferably in Abu Dhabi, with the ability to join immediately through local transfer.
1. Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain accurate books of accounts for all company divisions
- Prepare monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
- Maintain general ledger and trial balance
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Support management with financial analysis and reporting
2. Accounts Payable & Payment Administration
- Maintain vendor records and accounts payable schedules
- Prepare vendor payment schedules based on company payment cycle
- Process vendor payments after management approval
- Maintain cheque registers and banking records
- Monitor accounts payable aging
3. Accounts Receivable
- Track customer invoicing and receivables
- Monitor receivable aging and follow up on collections
- Coordinate with operations for job completion and invoicing
4. Construction And Project Accounting
- Monitor project budgets and construction costs
- Verify subcontractor and supplier invoices against project progress
- Maintain project-wise cost tracking and financial reporting
- Support project managers with financial data and cost control
5. Property Management Accounting
- Maintain financial records for rental income and tenant payments
- Track tenant invoices, collections, and deposits
- Monitor property maintenance expenses and service provider payments
- Prepare property-wise income and expense reports
6. Tax Compliance (UAE)
- Prepare and file VAT returns
- Maintain VAT reconciliation schedules
- Support corporate tax compliance and reporting
- Maintain proper tax documentation and records
7. Audit & Financial Compliance
- Prepare schedules and working papers for annual audits
- Liaise with external auditors during audit reviews
- Maintain proper documentation of financial transactions
8. Cashflow Monitoring
- Prepare weekly cashflow reports including:
- Bank balances
- Receivable aging
- Payable obligations
- Upcoming payment commitments
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