Job description

We are looking

for a hands-on Senior Accountant to take full ownership of our finance function, with a

strong focus on project-level cost control and UAE statutory compliance.

This is a stand-alone role — you will be the finance function. 

You must be comfortable

working independently, closing the books yourself, and reporting directly to the owner.

Scope of Work

1. Project Costing & WIP (Core of the Role)

Maintain job-costing records for every active project — track materials, direct labour,

subcontractor costs, machine/factory overheads, transport, installation, and site

expenses against the approved budget

Produce monthly project P&Ls showing budget vs actual vs forecast-to-complete for

each of the ~6 live projects

Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) valuation at month-end in line with IFRS 15 (revenue

recognition over time / percentage of completion)

Track variation orders, change requests, and their cost and revenue impact

Monitor retention receivables, advance payments from clients, and certified vs

uncertified work

Flag cost overruns, margin erosion, and cash exposure to management early

2. Accounts Payable

Process supplier and subcontractor invoices, match to LPOs and GRNs, and post to the

correct project/cost code

Manage payment runs, supplier statements, and reconciliations

Maintain aging reports and negotiate payment terms where required

Handle import documentation, customs duty postings, and freight allocation to projects

3. Accounts Receivable

Raise client invoices in line with payment milestones, certifications, and contract terms

Manage collections, follow up on overdue invoices, and maintain debtor aging

Track retention release schedules and ensure timely recovery

Reconcile customer accounts and resolve disputes with project managers

4. General Ledger & Month-End Close

Own the full month-end close: accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions,

inventory adjustments

Maintain the chart of accounts with project and cost-centre dimensions

Bank reconciliations across all company accounts (AED and foreign currency)

Petty cash and site-cash controls

Fixed asset register and depreciation schedule (factory machinery, vehicles, IT, tools)

Inventory and raw material reconciliation with the factory/store

5. UAE Statutory Compliance

VAT: Quarterly FTA filings, input/output reconciliation, reverse charge on imports,

designated zone and export treatment where applicable

Corporate Tax: Maintain records for the 9% UAE CT regime, prepare annual CT return,

manage related-party disclosures, transfer pricing documentation if applicable, and

qualifying free zone considerations if relevant

Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and UBO filings as applicable

Liaise with external auditors and tax agents; lead the annual audit

Maintain compliant books per IFRS6. Payroll & HR Finance

Monthly payroll processing through WPS (Wages Protection System)

Leave accruals, end-of-service gratuity (EOSB) calculations and provisioning

Air-ticket, medical, visa-cost accruals

Coordinate with PRO on visa, labour card, and Emirates ID renewals (cost tracking)

7. Treasury & Cash Flow

Weekly and monthly cash-flow forecasts with project-level inflow and outflow visibility

Manage bank facilities — LCs, trust receipts, project finance, overdraft (if any)

FX exposure on imported materials and management of supplier currency payments

Banking relationship support

8. Management Reporting

Monthly management pack to the MD: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, project margin

dashboard, debtor/creditor aging, KPI summary

Annual budget and rolling forecasts

Ad-hoc analysis on pricing, tendering, gross margin, overhead absorption

Support tender pricing with reliable cost data

9. Internal Controls & Process

Implement and enforce approval matrix for POs, payments, and expense claims

Inventory and store controls in coordination with factory

Document financial SOPs and continuously improve them

Skills

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce — mandatory

Professional qualification preferred: ACCA, CA (India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka), CMA, or

CPA — at least part-qualifiedMinimum 7 years total accounting experience, of which at least 3–4 years in the

UAE

Mandatory: prior experience in joinery, fit-out, interior contracting, MEP,

construction, or manufacturing — candidates from pure trading, retail, or services

backgrounds will not be considered

Hands-on experience with UAE VAT filings (FTA portal) and Corporate Tax registration

and filing

Strong working knowledge of IFRS 15 (revenue recognition for long-term contracts) and

IFRS in general

Proficiency in at least one ERP/accounting system used in this segment: Tally Prime,

Zoho Books, Odoo, Sage 50/300, QuickBooks, or Focus — specify in your application

Advanced Excel: pivot tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic financial modelling

Fluent English (written and spoken); Arabic and/or Hindi/Urdu/Malayalam is a plus for

supplier and labour communication

Personal Attributes

Hands-on, owner-mindset — happy to do the work, not just review it

Strong commercial sense — understands that finance exists to protect margin, not to file

paperwork

Detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture across projects

Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive financial information

Able to push back constructively on project managers and suppliers