Accountant -Contracting Company

Confidential Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Sharjah is seeking an experienced Accountant with 4–5 years in construction or contracting to manage day-to-day accounting, project-related transactions, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UAE regulations.

The role covers accounts payable/receivable, supplier and subcontractor invoices, project cost tracking, bank reconciliations, VAT accounting, and support for month-end closes and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Mandatory experience in a construction or contracting sector.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with project accounting and construction-related transactions.
• Proficiency in AP, AR, bank reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and UAE accounting requirements.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoices, payments, receipts, and collections.
• Process and verify supplier, subcontractor, and project-related invoices.
• Monitor project expenses, costs, and financial transactions and allocate to projects.
• Prepare and maintain project-wise accounts and cost records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, customer accounts, and other financial records.
• Prepare journal entries, payment vouchers, receipts, and other accounting documents.
• Assist with VAT-related accounting and support audits.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Project Accounting

VAT UAE

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accountant – Contracting

Location: Sharjah

Industry: Construction / Contracting

Experience: 4–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Accountant with 4–5 years of relevant experience in construction or contracting companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, project-related financial transactions, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and UAE regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoices, payments, receipts, and collections.
• Process and verify supplier, subcontractor, and project-related invoices.
• Monitor project expenses, costs, and financial transactions and ensure proper allocation to projects/cost centers.
• Prepare and maintain project-wise accounts and cost records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, customer accounts, and other financial records.
• Prepare journal entries, payment vouchers, receipts, and other accounting documents.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and payables and maintain accurate aging reports.
• Coordinate with project teams, procurement, commercial, and site teams regarding financial and project-related transactions.
• Verify supporting documents for payments and ensure proper approvals are obtained.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, schedules, and management reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
• Assist with VAT-related accounting requirements and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required financial documents and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and applicable UAE regulations.
• Identify discrepancies and accounting issues and coordinate with relevant departments to resolve them.

Contracting / Construction Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple projects where applicable.
• Track project-related expenses, subcontractor costs, material purchases, and other direct costs.
• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices against supporting documents and approvals.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets versus actual costs.
• Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors, Commercial, Procurement, and Project Managers regarding project financial matters.
• Maintain proper records for retention, advance payments, deductions, and project-related settlements, where applicable.
• Support preparation of project profitability and cost analysis reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Mandatory experience in a construction or contracting company.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with project accounting and construction-related transactions.
• Good knowledge of AP, AR, bank reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and basic UAE accounting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• UAE experience is preferred.

Preferred Candidate

The ideal candidate should have practical experience working within a contracting/construction environment, with a strong understanding of project-related accounting, supplier and subcontractor transactions, and cost tracking.