Senior Account Manager

Industry: Construction Position: Senior Accounts / Finance Manager

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Accounts / Finance Manager to lead our finance department in a construction environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in construction accounting and be capable of independently managing the full spectrum of finance and accounts functions.

Key Responsibilities

UAE Tax Compliance (VAT and Excise as applicable)

• Prepare and file VAT returns accurately and within FTA deadlines.
• Maintain proper tax records, reconciliations, and supporting documents for audit and FTA review.
• Ensure correct VAT treatment on all transactions, including reverse charge, zero-rated, exempt, and import transactions.
• Keep up to date with FTA regulations, amendments, and public clarifications, and advise management on their impact.

Corporate Tax

• Prepare corporate tax computations and returns in line with UAE Corporate Tax Law.
• Identify taxable income adjustments, non-deductible expenses, exempt income, and available reliefs.
• Support corporate tax registration, filing, and payment, and keep all supporting schedules ready for review.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and the FTA where required.

E-Invoicing Implementation

• Lead or support the implementation of UAE e-invoicing requirements within the accounting system and ERP.
• Work with IT, vendors, and accredited service providers to configure, test, and roll out compliant e-invoicing processes.
• Ensure invoice formats, data fields, and submission workflows meet regulatory standards.
• Train finance team members on new e-invoicing procedures and monitor ongoing compliance.

Account Finalization and Reporting

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and finalize financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow) in line with IFRS.
• Review and post accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, and adjusting entries.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors through to audit completion.
• Perform bank, supplier, and intercompany reconciliations, and review the general ledger for accuracy.

General Accounting Duties

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related accounting.
• Review and supervise the work of junior accountants, providing guidance and training.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and management reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes.

Requirements

Experience and Education

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including UAE experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of the UAE tax system, including VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Proven experience in e-invoicing implementation.
• Strong experience in account finalization and IFRS reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).

Personal Skills

• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Integrity and a high standard of professional ethics.

Preferred

• Experience in the construction or contracting industry.
• Experience dealing with FTA and external auditors.
• Must be available for immediate joining.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 8 years of accounting/finance experience, including hands-on experience in the UAE construction or contracting industry?
• Do you have practical experience preparing and filing UAE VAT returns and UAE Corporate Tax computations/returns with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)?
• Have you independently managed month-end, year-end, and account finalization, including preparation of financial statements in line with IFRS?
• Which accounting/ERP systems are you proficient in?
• Do you have experience implementing or supporting UAE e-invoicing requirements within an accounting system or ERP?
• Are you available to join immediately?