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Urgent Hiring – Accountant (Construction Industry)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Construction / Contracting Job Type: Full-Time Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years UAE Construction Experience Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Description

A reputed construction company based in Abu Dhabi is urgently seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant with a minimum of 2 years of UAE experience specifically in the construction or contracting industry .

The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge of construction accounting, project costing, UAE financial regulations, and accounting software, particularly BuildSmart ERP .

Candidates without UAE construction industry experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Handle project-wise accounting, job costing, budget monitoring, and cost allocation for construction projects.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, cash flow statements, and project cost reports.
• Maintain subcontractor accounts, payment certificates, retention amounts, and supplier reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders, petty cash, and employee expense claims.
• Monitor project expenses, material costs, labour costs, and equipment-related expenditures.
• Prepare and maintain VAT records and assist with UAE Corporate Tax compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, procurement teams, and management regarding financial matters.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure proper financial documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting entries in BuildSmart ERP and other applicable accounting systems.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of UAE accounting experience in a construction or contracting company.
• Practical knowledge of BuildSmart ERP is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in commonly used UAE accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of construction project accounting, cost control, subcontractor payments, and retention accounting.
• Good knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and applicable accounting regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict financial reporting deadlines.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Currently available in the UAE.
• Previous experience with an Abu Dhabi-based construction or contracting company.

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person