Senior Accountant (Construction sector)-Abu Dhabi

Job Summary

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

• 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

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum 8 years total accounting experience
• At least 2–3 years experience in Real Estate or Construction sector
• Experience in monthly closing and financial reporting
• Experience in cashflow monitoring
• Prior experience with ERP

Skills

• Strong knowledge of VAT and Corporate Tax
• Strong financial reporting and Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively

Additional Requirements

• Must be currently based in the Abu Dhabi
• Must be able to join immediately with local transfer

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