Head of Project Accounting & Finance (Contracting)

Confidential Careers; Sharjah; In loco; AED 360.000 - 600.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Confidential Careers seeks an experienced Chief Accountant to join our UAE-based finance team. The role reports to the CFO and leads a group finance function across multiple entities within the Group, approximately 40 professionals.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end accounting, ensure IFRS and UAE VAT compliance, and drive robust internal controls, reporting, and project accounting for contracting and infrastructure projects.

Competenze

• 10+ years in accounting, with 5+ years in senior roles in contracting or project-based groups.
• Expertise in project accounting, job costing, WIP, retention, and contract accounting.
• Experience running accounting operations across multiple entities and large projects.
• Advanced ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics/Navision or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee accounting across multiple entities and groups.
• Lead month-end and year-end close and prepare financial statements.
• Manage GL, AP, AR, PPE, Payroll, Treasury and cash flow.
• Ensure accurate project accounting including revenue recognition and profitability analysis.
• Coordinate with project teams and departments for financial control.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial performance monitoring.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve reporting systems.
• Mentor and develop the accounting and finance team.

Conoscenze

Project accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Retention accounting

Contract accounting

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics/Navision

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification (advantage)

Strumenti

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics/Navision

Descrizione del lavoro

Confidential Careers seeks an experienced Chief Accountant to join our UAE-based finance team. The role reports to the CFO and leads a group finance function across multiple entities within the Group, approximately 40 professionals.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end accounting, ensure IFRS and UAE VAT compliance, and drive robust internal controls, reporting, and project accounting for contracting and infrastructure projects.