Senior Accountant - Construction

Antal International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accountant based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of accounting experience in the UAE, preferably in construction or contracting firms. Responsibilities include managing bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and ensuring VAT compliance. This role offers a competitive opportunity in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting in the UAE.
• Experience in construction or contracting firms preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and UAE VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and ledger entries.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist in developing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure timely filing and adherence to UAE VAT regulations.

Skills

Accounting operations

Financial reporting

Budgeting

VAT compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Job: Senior Accountant

Positions Available: 2

Location: Abu Dhabi - UAE

Industry: Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Handle accounting operations: Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and ledger entries
• Financial reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review
• Budgeting: Assist in developing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets and forecasts
• VAT compliance: Ensure timely filing, reconciliation, and adherence to UAE VAT regulations

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of UAE experience in accounting, preferably within construction or contracting firms
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and UAE VAT regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field