Accounting Officer M/F

SPIE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational services provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced accountant. The role involves supporting the finance controller with month-end activities, liaising between internal teams, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience in the Middle East, a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, and proficiency in Arabic and English. This position offers a dynamic working environment within a diverse organization, and is located in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience in Middle East.
• Strong proficiency in accounting and financial regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance controller with month-end closing and audits.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Department on invoicing and receivables.
• Manage petty cash transactions, including disbursement and reconciliation.

Skills

Communication in Arabic and English

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of accounting principles

Understanding of financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Professional certification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

To support the Finance Controller and Accounts Department with daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records, assisting with reporting and reconciliations, and acting as a central link between internal teams to ensure smooth financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance controller with month-end closing and audits.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Department on invoicing, receivables, payables, and payment processing.
• Liaise between Procurement and Operations teams to ensure accurate purchase orders, timely deliveries, and proper matching of invoices with supporting documents.
• Support tax filings and statutory compliance in Iraq, including Personal Income Tax (PIT), Social Security, withholding tax, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation in line with statutory and audit requirements.
• Manage petty cash transactions, including disbursement, monitoring, and reconciliation.
• Assist with general accounting and administrative tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.

Profile

• Excellent communication in Arabic and English.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and internal controls.

Working at SPIE

What can we offer you?

TBD

Location

Global tower, Abu Dhabi

Minimum level of experience required

3 years or more

Required authorisations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience in Middle East.

Languages

• English (D-Full professional proficiency)
• Arabic (D-Full professional proficiency)

SPIE Oil & Gas Services is committed to promoting diversity.

General information

Organisation

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.