General Accountant

1. Job Purpose

To monitor, analyze, and control project costs, operational expenditures, and financial performance to ensure accurate cost allocation, effective budget management, and compliance with company financial procedures and applicable UAE regulations.

1. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Cost Control & Analysis

• Prepare, monitor, and analyze project budgets, cost estimates, and actual expenditures.
• Track project costs against approved budgets and identify variances.
• Analyze material, manpower, machinery, subcontractor, and other operational costs.
• Prepare cost reports and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Monitor project profitability and highlight potential cost overruns.

B. Project Cost Accounting

• Allocate direct and indirect costs to respective projects and departments.
• Verify project-related invoices, purchase orders, material consumption, and subcontractor costs.
• Reconcile project expenses with approved budgets and supporting documents.
• Monitor machinery, vehicle, fuel, and manpower costs allocated to projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Procurement, Stores, HR, and Operations to ensure accurate cost reporting.

C. Budgeting & Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, project budgets, and periodic cost forecasts.
• Prepare monthly cost statements, variance reports, and management reports.
• Maintain accurate cost records and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end closing, account reconciliation, and financial reporting activities.

D. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure proper cost allocation and documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Support compliance with applicable UAE VAT and corporate tax requirements in coordination with the Finance Manager.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing cost-related records and reports.
• Identify discrepancies, financial risks, and opportunities to improve cost-control procedures.

1. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in cost accounting or cost control.
• Experience in the UAE construction, infrastructure, landscaping, or contracting industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project costing, budgeting, cost allocation, and variance analysis.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT and corporate tax requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software.

1. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify cost discrepancies.
• Effective coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple project cost reports.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,500.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have relevant experience of cost accounting?
• Do you have construction experience?
• Do you speak Arabic?
• are you agreed with the budget?

Work Location: In person