Account / Procurement - Building Construction

ABU ALNAGA DEVELOPMENT; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Diverse construction projects

Job summary

ABU ALNAGA DEVELOPMENT is seeking an experienced Procurement & Accounts Officer for its construction projects in Dubai. The role covers procurement, accounts payable/receivable, job costing, and project cost control.

You will liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, manage POs, and support monthly closing and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with construction software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in procurement and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, AP/AR, and project cost control.
• Experience with suppliers, subcontractors, POs, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and payment terms.
• Prepare and manage Purchase Orders and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure timely material delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Assist with subcontractor billing, and lien waiver documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Procurement

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint Vista

Procore

QuickBooks

Job description

Procurement & Accounts Officer – Construction

Location: Dubai, U.A.E

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement & Accounts Officer to manage procurement and accounting activities across our construction projects.The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in the construction industry, with hands‑on experience in procurement, accounts payable, supplier/subcontractor management, job costing, project cost control, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Source suppliers, obtain and compare quotations, negotiate pricing and payment terms.
• Prepare and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers and site teams to ensure timely material delivery.
• Monitor purchase commitments, supplier performance, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Accounting & Finance:

• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoices, payments, and supplier reconciliations.
• Verify supplier invoices against POs, delivery notes, contracts, and approvals.
• Process and reconcile supplier and subcontractor payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Monitor project expenses, budgets, commitments, and cash flow.
• Support monthly closing, financial reporting, audits, and management reporting.

Construction Accounting & Cost Control:

• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and job costing.
• Track material, subcontractor, labour, equipment, and other project‑related costs.
• Assist with WIP reporting and percentage‑of‑completion accounting.
• Review actual costs against budgets and identify variances or potential cost overruns.
• Maintain accurate project cost and subcontractor records.
• Assist with subcontractor billing, payment applications, and lien waiver/release documentation where applicable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, procurement, AP/AR, job costing, and project cost control.
• Experience with suppliers, subcontractors, POs, invoices, payment applications, and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of WIP reporting and percentage‑of‑completion accounting.
• Experience with construction/accounting software such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of AIA billing and lien waiver processes is an advantage.
• CPA/CPA candidate preferred.
• Arabic speaker preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced construction environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to work on diverse construction projects