Accountant

Elliott Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Accountant to join the SSC team. The role will own revenue recognition, WIP reconciliations, and cost accruals while ensuring strict compliance with IFRS, local GAAP and J-SOX. You will partner with Repairs Operations, EMA leadership, and other Elliott entities to deliver accurate reporting and robust internal controls.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Accounting or Finance and professional qualifications (ACCA/CMA/CA/CPA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA, CMA, CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Revenue recognition and month-end close ownership.
• TIMELY WIP reconciliations and variance investigations.
• Prepare and post cost accruals for internal costs and PO overages.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP and J-SOX control frameworks.
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations with substantiation.
• Process monthly commissions calculations accurately.
• Review bank payment requests against supporting docs per approvals.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting, analysis and audit support as needed.
• Collaborate with Elliott Entities to reconcile intercompany revenues and costs.
• Coordinate with Repairs Operations & Management to validate job costs.
• Engage EMA regional leadership to maintain reporting schedules and process alignment.
• Education & Certifications: maintain related qualifications.
• Systems Expertise: leverage ERP and finance software with advanced Excel.
• Analytical Aptitude: deliver precise financial insights.
• Communication: communicate financial data clearly across teams.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Communication

Numerical accuracy

Education

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

ACCA / CMA / CA / CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Overview & Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our Shared Services Center SSC team in Abu Dhabi. In this role you will take ownership of revenue recognition WIP reconciliations and departmental compliance across IFRS local GAAP and J-SOX standards. As a key financial partner collaborating across Elliott Entities Repairs Operations and regional leadership in EMA you will ensure precise reporting strong internal controls and timely month-end close execution.

Revenue Recognition

Ensure all monthly revenue is fully reconciled in a timely manner in strict accordance with the finance closing schedule with all related costs accurately linked to each job and presented to the Finance Manager FM as part of month-end close

WIP Reconciliation

Ensure all Work in Progress (WIP) balances for the month are fully reconciled in a timely manner per the finance closing schedule proactively tracking milestones and investigating variances

Cost Accruals

Calculate cost accruals for internal costs not received as well as cost overage accruals where total job costs exceed authorized Purchase Orders

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to IFRS local GAAP and J-SOX internal control frameworks

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring full substantiation of accounts and prompt resolution of open reconciling items

Commission Processing

Manage the accurate preparation and calculation of monthly commission payments

Banking Controls

Review and verify bank payment requests against supporting documentation processing approvals in line with delegated authorization limits

Ad-Hoc Support

Assist the SSC Accounting Manager and entity Finance Managers with ad-hoc reporting technical analysis and audit requirements

Contact with stakeholders

Elliott Entities

Liaise with counterpart teams across other Elliott Entities to ensure intercompany revenues costs and accruals are properly agreed reconciled and booked between entities

Repairs Operations & Management

Maintain active ongoing communication with Repairs Operations & Management to review job status validate job costs and resolve operational accounting queries

Regional Finance Leadership

Maintain regular engagement with the SSC Accounting Manager and entity Finance Managers across EMA to uphold reporting schedules and drive process alignment

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance; holding a recognized professional qualification (ACCA, CMA, CA, CPA, or equivalent).

Systems Expertise

Expert proficiency in the computerized systems, ERP platforms, and financial software used to support the organization s accounting and finance operations, along with advanced Excel capabilities.

Analytical Aptitude

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills, with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Communication

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to articulate financial data clearly across cross-functional teams.