Senior Accountant

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage project revenue recognition and VAT compliance. The ideal candidate should have 5–7 years of finance experience, with strong IFRS 15 and ERP systems knowledge. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely reconciliation of transactions. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of accounting or finance experience in relevant environments.
• Experience with project-based revenue recognition under IFRS 15.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and service revenue recognition per policies.
• Calculate and process VAT and WHT for transactions.
• Validate invoice details against purchase orders.

Skills

Strong IFRS 15 experience

ERP systems proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

Company Description

CNSis a technology company that powers the future by providing digital solutions essential to support all enterprise and human development. While growing and managing a robust pool of supplier-partners for the benefit of our clients has always been a priority, we are constantly re-inventing ourselves.

Founded in 1987 with more than 30 years of experience, CNS employs over 320 employees including more than 250 certified engineers. We offer in-depth expertise and a range of best-in-class products that support the digital transformation of all major industries. With offices in three countries, we have an extensive reach into, and regional knowledge of the Middle East markets.

A shift into levering our many years of experience to develop pioneering software in-house will add yet another dimension to our highly innovative solutions-portfolio.

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will manage project and service revenue recognition, VAT/WHT compliance, inventory costing, sales commissions, and accounts payable. The role requires strong IFRS 15 experience within IT or project-based environments, along with solid ERP and month-end closing skills. The accountant will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely reconciliation of all project-related transactions.

Job Responsibilities

Project and Service Revenue & Cost Recognition

• Recognize project and Service revenue and costs in line with company policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare and post journal entries for revenue and cost recognition.
• Close inventory modules at the end of each month.
• Collect and verify timesheets.
• Record labor costs in the ERP based on approved timesheets.
• Ensure accurate costing and valuation of inventory for financial reporting.
• Reconcile project-related transactions to the respective general ledger accounts.
• Manage the movement of unbilled receivables and unearned revenue to appropriate accounts.
• Reconcile project clearing accounts for misc. expenses and ensure all adjustments are reflected in the financials.

VAT & WHT

• Calculate and process VAT and WHT for transactions, ensure accurate calculation, maintain records, and file returns timely. Stay updated on regulations and adjust processes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, maintain documentation, and handle inquiries from tax authorities with the support of Group tax head.

Sales Commissions

• Calculate sales commission accruals based on sales data.
• Post commission accruals at the period-end and reconcile them to actuals.
• Calculate and process the sales commission as per the company policy.

Accounts Payable

• Validate invoice details against purchase orders and goods receipts (3 way matching).
• Process vendor invoices into the accounts payable module on time.
• Prepare the vendor payments.
• Review vendor aging reports including supplier reconciliations and ensure timely payments.

Amortization & Provisioning

• Post monthly amortization entries for spare parts.
• Monitor and adjust provisions for slow-moving inventory based on inventory aging.
• Compute and record provisions for bad debts, working closely with the AR team to assess risk.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA,ACCA, CPA, CMA (full or partial completion) are preferred.
• Additional training or coursework in project accounting, IT industry finance, IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), or ERP systems is an advantage.

Experience

• 5–7 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within an IT System Integrator, IT Services, Technology Solutions, or Project-based environment.
• Experience with project-based revenue recognition, especially under IFRS 15, including milestone-based billing, unbilled receivables, and deferred revenue.
• Strong exposure to service revenue, maintenance contracts, AMC billing, and time-and-material projects.
• Experience in managing inventory of IT hardware, spare parts, and consumables, including costing, amortization, and provisions for slow-moving or obsolete items.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, especially vendor management for IT equipment, distributors, and global technology partners.
• Experience with VAT/WHT regulations applicable to IT hardware supply, services, and cross-border vendor transactions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems commonly used in IT integration businesses (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) including project and service modules.
• Demonstrated experience in month-end closing, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Additional Information

Skills & Abilities

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of project accounting for IT system integration projects (hardware, software, services, AMC, managed services).
• Solid knowledge of IFRS, especially IFRS 15 (revenue recognition) and IAS 2 (inventory).
• Proficiency in ERP systems, including modules for projects, services, inventory, and accounts payable.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis).
• Ability to accurately compute and reconcile VAT, WHT, sales commissions, amortizations, and provisions.
• Strong understanding of 3-way matching (PO, GRN, invoice) for IT equipment procurement.
• Familiarity with vendor rebates, credit notes, warranty claims, and other financial elements common to IT distributors and resellers.

Industry-Specific Abilities

• Ability to work with project managers, service delivery teams, and sales teams to validate revenue, timesheets, project costs, and billing milestones.
• Understanding of service delivery cycles, SLA-based contracts, and labor cost allocation to IT projects.
• Knowledge of inventory movements related to staging, implementation, returns, and RMA processes.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for working with cross-functional teams (Projects, Procurement, Sales, Service, Tax).
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet strict month-end and year-end deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• High level of integrity and commitment to compliance and financial controls.