Senior Accountant

Desert Man Transporting & Contracting - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Man Transporting & Contracting - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C. in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their Finance Department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction contracting and UAE accounting standards, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of VAT regulations, project costing, and financial analysis, along with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Immediate joiners are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of accounting experience with at least 5 years in the UAE.
• Mandatory experience in construction, contracting, and transportation logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, IFRS, project costing, budget control.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors and support annual audit activities.

Skills

UAE accounting standards

Taxation knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership skills

ERP systems proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (CPA, CMA, ACCA, CA)

Job description

Job Summary

Desert Man Transporting Contracting LLC (DMTC), a leading construction, transportation and infrastructure company in Abu Dhabi, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction contracting, infrastructure projects, heavy equipment and transportation operations with excellent knowledge of UAE accounting standards, taxation, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, general ledger and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and profitability analysis.
• Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and statutory requirements.
• Prepare management reports, cash flow forecasts and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with auditors and support annual audit activities.
• Monitor fixed assets, equipment costing and depreciation schedules.
• Support budgeting, financial planning and internal control processes.
• Ensure ERP data accuracy and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA, CMA, ACCA, CA) or equivalent is mandatory.
• 8–12 years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE.
• Mandatory experience in construction, contracting, infrastructure, roads, pipeline projects, heavy equipment, machinery operations, transportation logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, IFRS, project costing, budget control, financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Immediate joiners preferred.