Finance Officer

iTech Engineering Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have an accounting background with over 8 years of experience, including strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant software. This role involves significant interaction with management and requires a deep understanding of commercial contracts and financial regulations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant finance experience.
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.
• Knowledge in AEC and Real Estate industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company accounts and finances.
• Assist in preparing cash flow and budget forecasts.
• Prepare monthly project progress reports.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., CFA, CPA, CMA, ACCA)

Tools

Tally Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

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 overlook 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 and 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.

• Variance analysis of cost of each project.

• Prepare monthly projects progress report.

• Prepare and issue invoices and follow-up for receivables.

• Preparation and overseeing the periodic receivables, payables and inter-company reconciliation reports.

• Assist Finance Manager in annual audit and preparation of statutory financial statements 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 the management on income, expenditure and any variations from budgets.

• Assist the Finance Manager with customers and promote a helpful team environment in the department.

• Go through 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 analysis on profitability.

• 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 andbeing able to prepare and understand contracts and be able to respond to client’s invitation to tender/proposal requirements.

Candidates with knowledge and experience in AEC and Real Estate industries are preferred

He/she should possess complete knowledge of accounting up to finalization of Financial Reports.

Expertise in Accounting software Tally.

Professional qualification ACCA / CMA / ACA ( Full / 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!