Construction Accountant (Xero) – UAE VAT & Payroll

Frankly Built Contracting; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankly Built Contracting in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day financial operations, prepare management accounts, budgets and cash flow analyses, and support project P&L reporting for construction projects in the UAE.

Key duties include month-end close, VAT filings, payroll processing and maintaining compliant financial records with UAE regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience with project accounting and cost control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day financial operations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Management Accounts / MIS reports.
• Prepare annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage monthly reconciliations for banks, customers, suppliers, intercompany and control accounts.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and cash flow reports.
• Monitor project costs, billings, variations and project cash flows.
• Prepare actual vs. budget analysis and monthly project cost forecasts.
• Support project P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, cash and petty cash.
• Payroll and WPS management.
• VAT return preparation, filing and FTA compliance.
• Corporate Tax compliance, calculations, filings and related FTA requirements.
• Maintain proper accounting records and documentation in line with UAE regulations.
• Support annual budgeting, overhead and cost control processes.
• Participate in projects from tender/bid stage through completion and final accounts.
• Prepare financial information for management, banks and financial institutions.
• Assist with financial audits, FTA requirements and other statutory/compliance matters.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Xero

WPS

Job description

Frankly Built Contracting in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day financial operations, prepare management accounts, budgets and cash flow analyses, and support project P&L reporting for construction projects in the UAE.

Key duties include month-end close, VAT filings, payroll processing and maintaining compliant financial records with UAE regulations.