Assistant Accountant

CHINA TIESIJU CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP CO LTD - RAK Branch; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHINA TIESIJU CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP CO LTD - RAK Branch is seeking an experienced site accountant to manage daily accounting for an EPC construction project in the UAE. You will review vouchers, book site costs, and reconcile project accounts to support accurate financial reporting.

The role involves assisting with UAE VAT filings, month-end close, and coordinating with head-office finance. Construction project experience is preferred, with emphasis on compliance and efficient documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in accounting, UAE corporate accounting and financial management.
• Full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping, VAT filing and tax compliance.
• Experience in construction or EPC project accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site-level accounting operations for the EPC construction project, including reviewing site expense vouchers, sorting supporting documents, booking site-related costs and expenses, reconciling project-related accounts on a regular basis.
• Support corporate month-end and year-end closing activities; assist with general ledger book-keeping, accounts payable & accounts receivable reconciliation, and inter-company transaction matching.
• Assist in UAE-related tax work: collating VAT supporting documents, preparing data for VAT return filing, ensuring site-related transactions comply with UAE VAT regulations and local tax-compliance requirements.
• Process payment application documents from subcontractors and suppliers on-site.
• Maintain site-finance filing: properly file invoices, payment vouchers, contracts and other financial hard-copy and electronic documents at the construction site.
• Coordinate with site procurement, construction and contract departments to collect financial-related information; communicate with head-office finance team for data submission and follow-up.
• Complete other ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks assigned by the finance supervisor and project management.

Skills

Corporate accounting

VAT compliance

Construction accounting

Bookkeeping

Job description

Job description

1. Perform daily site‑level accounting operations for the EPC construction project, including reviewing site expense vouchers, sorting supporting documents, booking site‑related costs and expenses, reconciling project‑related accounts on a regular basis.
2. Support corporate month‑end and year‑end closing activities; assist with general ledger book‑keeping, accounts payable & accounts receivable reconciliation, and inter‑company transaction matching.
3. Assist in UAE‑related tax work: collating VAT supporting documents, preparing data for VAT return filing, ensuring site‑related transactions comply with UAE VAT regulations and local tax‑compliance requirements.
4. Process payment application documents from subcontractors and suppliers on‑site.
5. Maintain site‑finance filing: properly file invoices, payment vouchers, contracts and other financial hard‑copy and electronic documents at the construction site.
6. Coordinate with site procurement, construction and contract departments to collect financial‑related information; communicate with head‑office finance team for data submission and follow‑up.
7. Complete other ad‑hoc accounting and administrative tasks assigned by the finance supervisor and project management.

Skills

At least 3 years of accounting experience, with experience in corporate accounting and financial management for enterprises in the UAE;

Solid experience in full-cycle corporate accounting, bookkeeping, VAT return filing, and tax compliance;

Familiar with UAE VAT regulations and tax filing procedures, able to independently handle daily accounting and tax return submissions;

Experience in accounting and financial management for construction or EPC projects is preferred.