Chief Accountant - Construction & Projects Leader

The Greater Change; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead its accounting function. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with UAE regulations, and managing a team. Ideal candidates have 8-10 years of accounting experience, strong project accounting skills, and proficiency in financial systems like Oracle or SAP. This position offers competitive benefits in line with UAE labor laws and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Annual leave

End-of-service benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years' progressive accounting experience, ideally in UAE or GCC.
• At least 3-5 years in a senior role in contracting, construction, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT and corporate tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounting team and monthly/quarterly/year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance

CA, ACCA, CPA qualifications

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Dynamics

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

A leading construction and engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead its accounting function. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with UAE regulations, and managing a team. Ideal candidates have 8-10 years of accounting experience, strong project accounting skills, and proficiency in financial systems like Oracle or SAP. This position offers competitive benefits in line with UAE labor laws and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.