Account Receivable Specialist (Construction – UAE)

ECONSTRUCT DESIGN & BUILD Pvt Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ECONSTRUCT DESIGN & BUILD Pvt Ltd. in Dubai seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the full AR cycle on construction projects, ensuring timely invoicing, accurate documentation, and proactive client follow-up.

You will work with project teams to validate quantities, variations, and claims before invoicing, while maintaining VAT compliance and audit-ready records. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of UAE AR experience in contracting, a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, and strong

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of UAE AR experience in construction or contracting companies.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, contracts, and billing cycles.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA/CMA certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full AR cycle for construction projects, ensuring timely invoicing and accurate documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers and QS teams to validate quantities, variations, and claims before invoicing.
• Monitor aging, follow up with clients/consultants/main contractors for payments and collections.
• Maintain VAT compliance and audit-ready AR records, including e-billing and filing.

Skills

AR processes

Reconciliations

Project accounting

Excel

Communication

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

CPA/CMA (bonus)

Tools

ERP/Oracle/SAP

Job description

About e.construct

e.constructis an engineering firm that specializes in providing elegant engineering solutions for complex challenges. e.construct is a fast-growing firm with 7 offices around the world. At our core, we question how the very nature of how to evolve the structures that we inhabit to increase their performance and value. Our work is driven by exceptional engineers from diverse disciplines working collaboratively in a truly holistic design process which generates high-performing systems. e.construct designs structures such as bridges, high-rise design, commercial facilities design, precast concrete engineering, and post-tensioning design. We are a multi-disciplinary engineering design firm with specialized design and value engineering services. The firm's core work is holistic at its approach, and it has divisions in structural, MEP, Geotechnical, and emerging construction technology such as 3D printing of concrete, technology, and 3D laser scanning. The Account Receivable Specialist will oversee the full cycle of receivables for construction projects, ensuring timely billing, accurate documentation, and strong client follow-up. The role requires solid knowledge of construction contracts (LPOs, subcontract agreements, variation orders), experience dealing with consultants and main contractors in the UAE, and strong coordination with project and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Billing & Invoicing
• Prepare, review, and submit progress invoices, milestone billings, and final accounts in line with contract terms.
• Ensure all invoice submissions meet client requirements (SOA, WIP, insurance, delivery notes, PO, completion certificates).
• Coordinate with project managers and QS teams to validate quantities, variations, and claims before invoicing.
• Collections & Follow-Up
• Monitor aging reports and follow up proactively with clients, consultants, and main contractors for payment approvals and collections.
• Resolve payment delays, discrepancies, and disputes professionally and promptly.
• Track retention and follow up on release of retention amounts upon project completion and DLP closure.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate AR records, contracts, and project billing files in compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation for VAT compliance and work with auditors during financial reviews.
• Manage e-billing portals and client online submission systems.
• Coordination & Reporting
• Work closely with Project, QS, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure revenue accuracy and proper monthly closing.
• Provide weekly updates on AR aging, collections status, forecasted cash inflows, and critical overdue accounts.
• Support management in cash-flow planning by projecting expected receipts.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience
• 5–10 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, with mandatory experience in construction or contracting companies in the UAE.
• Strong familiarity with FIDIC, construction contracts, and billing cycles.
• Proven track record in dealing with consultants, developers, and main contractors in the UAE.
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CMA) are a plus.
• Skills
• Excellent knowledge of AR processes, reconciliations, and project accounting.
• Strong communication and client-handling skills.
• High attention to detail, strong follow-up behavior, and persistence.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (ERP, Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation sheets).