Senior Accountant

Blue Diamond General Trading LLC

Dubai, UAE

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About the Role

Blue Diamond General Trading LLC seeks a Senior Accountant with a strong background in real estate and construction industry experience. The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing accurate financial reporting.

Key Skills for This Role

Financial ReportingProject AccountingCost ControlIFRSVAT ComplianceZoho Books

Responsibilities

Manage day to day accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Ensure compliance with IFRS, local tax laws, and regulatory requirements
Monitor project costing, revenue recognition, and expense allocations for construction and real estate projects
Coordinate and support external audits and liaise with auditors
Develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to assist management in strategic planning
Oversee cash flow management and ensure efficient fund allocation across projects
Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and other departments to ensure accurate financial tracking of construction activities
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent certification preferred
5–7 years of experience in accounting within the construction industry, with exposure to real estate projects
Strong knowledge of project accounting, cost control, and revenue recognition principles
Proficiency in accounting software (Zoho books or Oracle)
Advanced MS Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Experience in VAT filing and compliance in the UAE (or applicable region)
Knowledge of real estate laws, RERA compliance, and escrow account management

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented Senior Accountant with a strong background in real estate and proven experience in the construction industry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing accurate financial reporting to support strategic decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day to day accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure compliance with IFRS, local tax laws, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor project costing, revenue recognition, and expense allocations for construction and real estate projects.
Coordinate and support external audits and liaise with auditors.
Develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to assist management in strategic planning.
Oversee cash flow management and ensure efficient fund allocation across projects.
Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and other departments to ensure accurate financial tracking of construction activities.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff.

Qualification & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent certification preferred).
5–7 years of experience in accounting within the construction industry, with exposure to real estate projects.
Strong knowledge of project accounting, cost control, and revenue recognition principles.
Proficiency in accounting software (Zoho books or Oracle).
Advanced MS Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Experience in VAT filing and compliance in the UAE (or applicable region).
Knowledge of real estate laws, RERA compliance, and escrow account management.

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