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 seeks a seasoned finance professional to manage accounts and financial compliance. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, forecasts, and overseeing financial reporting. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accounting or Finance with over 8 years of experience, knowledge of commercial contracts, and fluency in Microsoft Office and Tally. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in AEC and real estate industries preferred.
• Complete knowledge of accounting up to financial report finalization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's accounts and finances under the Finance Manager.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets for reporting.
• Perform variance analysis on project costs.

Skills

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Forecasting and Budgeting

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Fluency in Microsoft Office

Fluency in Google Suite

Knowledge of Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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

Tools

Accounting software, Tally

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 is an asset (CFA, CPA, CMA, ACCA)
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Fluency in Google Suite is required
• Speaking Arabic would be an asset

Job Description

• Maintain and oversee the company's accounts and finances under the supervision of the Finance Manager.
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparing Cash Flow and Budgets.
• Coordinate, prepare, and administer the annual operating budget as well as short- and long‑term financial planning and analysis.
• Prepare periodic budget forecasts.
• Calculate projected cost and price for proposals.
• Calculate accumulated actual cost of projects on a monthly basis.
• Perform variance analysis of cost of each project.
• Prepare monthly project progress reports.
• Prepare and issue invoices and follow‑up for receivables.
• Oversee the periodic receivables, payables, and inter‑company reconciliation reports.
• Assist the Finance Manager in annual audit and preparation of statutory financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored.
• Engage and communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ensure that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all times.
• Make regular reports to management on income, expenditure and any variations from budgets.
• Assist the Finance Manager with customers and promote a helpful team environment in the department.
• Review commercial terms of contracts/proposals and prepare the billing and receivable schedule.
• Review commercial terms and cost calculation of current proposals in the pipeline and prepare profitability analysis.
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial computer software systems.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

The Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Strong knowledge of commercial terms of contracts and ability to prepare, understand, and respond to client invitations to tender/proposal requirements.
• Candidates with knowledge and experience in AEC and real‑estate industries are preferred.
• Complete knowledge of accounting up to finalization of financial reports.
• Expertise in accounting software, Tally.
• Professional qualification ACCA / CMA / ACA (full or part qualified).
• Candidates who are immediately available are preferred.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please do not apply if your profile does not match our requirements. Thank you!