Senior Accountant - Construction Project Finance Lead

Rakhat Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakhat Construction is seeking a highly qualified Senior Accountant with Chartered Accountant credentials to join our finance team in Dubai. The role focuses on construction project accounting, financial monitoring, and team leadership to ensure accurate reporting.

The candidate will oversee project cost tracking, subcontractor payments, and budgets, while mentoring junior accountants and maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant designation (CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent) is required.
• Extensive experience in construction project accounting and financial monitoring.
• Proven ability to prepare monthly financial reports, project cost reports, and financial statements.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior accountants and ensuring timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, project cost reports, and financial statements.
• Monitor and analyze project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
• Lead and supervise junior accountants; allocate and review tasks.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies; maintain strong internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits.

Skills

Construction accounting

Financial monitoring

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Rakhat Construction is seeking a highly qualified Senior Accountant with Chartered Accountant credentials to join our finance team in Dubai. The role focuses on construction project accounting, financial monitoring, and team leadership to ensure accurate reporting.

The candidate will oversee project cost tracking, subcontractor payments, and budgets, while mentoring junior accountants and maintaining strong internal controls.