Accountant (Construction & Manufacturing)

KARIM Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stability

Exposure to multi-entity operations

Structured process-driven environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

KARIM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accountant for a dynamic UAE organization involved in construction, modular building solutions, and multi-entity operations. You will manage daily accounting, cost control, VAT, and ERP-based financial processes across units.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, confidentiality, and continuous improvement, with career growth and long-term stability in a structured, process-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 35 years of accounting experience in the UAE (construction/manufacturing is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (1C / FirstBIT preferred).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong follow-up discipline.
• High sense of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• General Accounting: Maintain records for multiple companies and post transactions in ERP.
• Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, manage ledgers and payment schedules.
• Accounts Receivable: Prepare invoices, maintain ledgers and ensure timely collections.
• Project Costing & Job Cost Control: Track project expenses and compare to budget.
• Cash Flow Management: Prepare cash-flow forecasts and manage liabilities.
• VAT & Corporate Tax (UAE): Prepare VAT returns and support tax calculations.
• Payroll & HR Accounting: Maintain payroll data and process WPS files.
• Inventory & Asset Management: Track stock, GRNs, asset depreciation.
• Banking & Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts and handle payments.
• Reporting & Management Support: Provide weekly cash reports and assist audits.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Analytical

Confidentiality

Tools

1C / FirstBIT ERP

Job description

Be part of a dynamic UAE organization delivering innovative construction and modular building solutions. As an Accountant you will manage multi-entity financial operations contribute to project performance and work with advanced ERP systems in a fast-paced collaborative environment. This role offers career growth stability and the opportunity to make a real impact within a company that values accuracy efficiency and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to manage daily accounting operations financial reporting and project cost control across multiple business units. This position suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured technical environment.

Tasks

General Accounting

Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for multiple companies.

Enter all financial transactions into 1C / FirstBIT ERP.

Prepare monthly Trial Balance Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet for each entity.

Ensure proper chart of accounts cost centers and project coding.

Verify documentation prior to posting (POs Delivery Notes Invoices Approvals).

Accounts Payable (AP)

Process supplier invoices and match with POs and Delivery Notes.

Maintain supplier ledgers for each company.

Prepare weekly payment schedules.

Manage retentions advance payments and subcontractor certificates.

Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Prepare sales invoices including milestone/progressive billing.

Maintain customer ledgers and ensure timely collections.

Track due payments and follow up with clients.

Reconcile receipts with project cash-flow plans.

Project Costing & Job Cost Control

Register all project-related expenses in 1C / FirstBIT by cost center.

Track materials labor and subcontractor costs for LGS buildings hot-rolled steel

items modular buildings and food truck production.

Support monthly preparation of job-costing reports vs budget.

Highlight variances and risks to management.

Cash Flow Management

Prepare weekly and monthly cash-flow forecasts.

Track liabilities upcoming payments and receivables.

Coordinate with the Managing Director regarding payment prioritization.

VAT & Corporate Tax (UAE)

Prepare VAT returns for all companies via the FTA portal.

Ensure proper supporting documents for input and output VAT.

Maintain monthly VAT reconciliation.

Support Corporate Tax calculations (9%) including taxable income and adjustments.

Payroll & HR Accounting

Maintain employee records and payroll data.

Process monthly WPS files.

Track leave balances and EOSB provisions.

Inventory & Asset Management

Track material stock for construction and food truck production.

Maintain GRNs material movement and store requisitions.

Update asset register and depreciation schedules.

Banking & Reconciliation

Perform daily bank reconciliations for all company accounts.

Prepare cheques online transfers and bank payment forms.

Track post-dated cheques and due dates.

Reporting & Management Support

Submit weekly financial summaries (cash position payables due receivables aging)

to management.

Assist during internal and external audits.

Maintain strict confidentiality and financial discipline.

Requirements

35 years of accounting experience in the UAE (construction/manufacturing is a plus).

Strong knowledge of UAE VAT Corporate Tax and accounting standards.

Proficiency in ERP systems (1C / FirstBIT preferred).

Highly organized detail-oriented and analytical.

Excellent Excel skills and strong follow-up discipline.

High sense of professionalism integrity and confidentiality.

Benefits

Long-term stability within a growing technical organization.

Exposure to multi-entity operations across construction modular buildings and

manufacturing.

A structured process-driven work environment with modern systems.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Annual salary up to AED 102000 depending on experience.