Senior Project Accountant - Architecture & Design (MENA)

OBMI; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OBMI in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead UAE operations accounting and financial reporting, partnering with project managers and studios across the region.

You will manage general ledger, month-end close, VAT, tax filings, audits, and internal controls within a design-focused global practice.

The role requires 7–10+ years in project accounting within AEC, with Deltek Vantagepoint proficiency and strong Excel skills; ACA/ACCA/CIMA a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• 7–10+ years of project accounting experience in AEC or design firms preferred.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong UAE VAT and Corporate Tax knowledge; familiarity with IFRS and UAE financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger across entities, departments, projects, and cost centers.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepayments, provisions, payroll, depreciation, intercompany transactions and month-end adjustments.
• Execute monthly close and ensure AP/AR/payroll/fixed assets are reflected in the GL.
• Prepare balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual items.
• Reconcile bank accounts, subledgers, project accounts, and VAT/tax accounts.
• Review project transactions to ensure costs are allocated to the correct projects and codes.
• Prepare VAT, corporate income tax, withholding tax schedules and other filings.
• Review monthly trial balances and analyze revenue, expenses, variances, and movements.
• Assist in preparing management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, cash flows, and reporting packages.
• Support external audits with reconciliations and documentation.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

OBMI in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead UAE operations accounting and financial reporting, partnering with project managers and studios across the region.

You will manage general ledger, month-end close, VAT, tax filings, audits, and internal controls within a design-focused global practice.

The role requires 7–10+ years in project accounting within AEC, with Deltek Vantagepoint proficiency and strong Excel skills; ACA/ACCA/CIMA a plus.