Project Accountant

ALSERH ALKABEER CONST .LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Project Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned construction projects in the UAE. You will maintain project-wise records, handle invoices and collections, and coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires experience as a Project Accountant in the UAE, construction industry familiarity, and mandatory Arabic language skills. You will support monthly closes and provide analysis to project and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Accountant in the UAE.
• Construction or Contracting industry experience is preferred.
• Arabic speaking is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities related to assigned construction projects.
• Maintain accurate project-wise financial records, expenses, revenues, and costs.
• Prepare and monitor project invoices, payment applications, and collections.
• Coordinate with project teams, procurement, commercial, and finance departments regarding project financial matters.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, and expenditures.
• Prepare project-wise financial reports, statements, and cost summaries.
• Track accounts payable and accounts receivable related to projects.
• Verify supplier, subcontractor, and project-related invoices and supporting documents.
• Reconcile project accounts, bank transactions, supplier accounts, and customer balances.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on pending payments.
• Assist in monthly closing activities and preparation of financial reports.
• Ensure proper allocation and recording of project expenses and costs.
• Support project management and finance management with financial analysis and reports.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for audit purposes.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide required project-related financial documents when needed.

Skills

Project accounting

Budget management

Financial analysis

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

1. Manage day-to-day accounting activities related to assigned construction projects.

2. Maintain accurate project-wise financial records, expenses, revenues, and costs.

3. Prepare and monitor project invoices, payment applications, and collections.

4. Coordinate with project teams, procurement, commercial, and finance departments regarding project financial matters.

5. Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, and expenditures.

6. Prepare project-wise financial reports, statements, and cost summaries.

7. Track accounts payable and accounts receivable related to projects.

8. Verify supplier, subcontractor, and project-related invoices and supporting documents.

9. Reconcile project accounts, bank transactions, supplier accounts, and customer balances.

10. Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on pending payments.

11. Assist in monthly closing activities and preparation of financial reports.

12. Ensure proper allocation and recording of project expenses and costs.

13. Support project management and finance management with financial analysis and reports.

14. Maintain proper documentation and records for audit purposes.

15. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.

16. Coordinate with auditors and provide required project-related financial documents when needed.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

2. Proven experience as a Project Accountant in the UAE.

3. Construction or Contracting industry experience is preferred.

4. Arabic speaking is mandatory.