Accounts Officer

iTech Engineering Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced accountant with at least 8 years in finance. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and maintaining accounts. A Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance along with a professional qualification (CFA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) is required. Experience with Tally software and fluency in Microsoft and Google Suite are essential. Preferred candidates will have experience in the AEC industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and controls.
• Experience in commercial contract terms and tender responses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the company's accounts and finances.
• Assist in preparing Cash Flow and Budgets.
• Coordinate the annual operating budget and financial planning.
• Conduct variance analysis of project costs.
• Prepare and issue invoices; follow up on receivables.

Skills

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite

Fluency in Google Suite

Arabic Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Accounting Qualification (CFA, CPA, CMA, ACCA)

Tools

Tally Accounting Software

Job description

Main Duties Include

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Forecasting and Budgeting
• Planning and Resource Allocation
• General Accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Professional Accounting/Finance Qualification (CFA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) is an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in Google Suite
• Arabic language skills are an asset

Job Description

• Maintain and oversee the company's accounts and finances under the supervision of the Finance Manager
• Assist in preparing Cash Flow and Budgets
• Coordinate, prepare, and administer the annual operating budget and financial planning
• Prepare periodic budget forecasts
• Calculate projected costs and prices for proposals
• Calculate accumulated actual costs of projects monthly
• Conduct variance analysis of project costs
• Prepare monthly project progress reports
• Prepare and issue invoices; follow up on receivables
• Oversee receivables, payables, and inter-company reconciliation reports
• Assist in annual audits and statutory financial statement preparations
• Ensure proper administration and monitoring of finances
• Engage with stakeholders and communicate effectively
• Maintain financial regulations and controls
• Report income, expenditure, and budget variations to management
• Support the Finance Manager and promote teamwork
• Review commercial contract terms and prepare billing schedules
• Analyze profitability of proposals and current projects
• Maintain and develop financial software systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Should Have

Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and experience in contract preparation and response to tenders. Preference for candidates with experience in AEC and Real Estate industries. Must have comprehensive accounting knowledge up to finalization of financial reports. Expertise in Tally accounting software. Professional qualification of ACCA, CMA, or ACA (full or part-qualified).

Note: Immediate availability is preferred. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure your profile matches the requirements before applying.