Accountant -Contracting Company

Accountant – Contracting

Location:

Sharjah

Industry:

Construction / Contracting

Experience:

4–5 Years

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced

Accountant

with 4–5 years of relevant experience in

construction or contracting companies

. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, project-related financial transactions, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and UAE regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.

• Handle

  accounts payable and accounts receivable

  , including invoices, payments, receipts, and collections.

• Process and verify supplier, subcontractor, and project-related invoices.

• Monitor

  project expenses, costs, and financial transactions

  and ensure proper allocation to projects/cost centers.

• Prepare and maintain

  project-wise accounts and cost records

  .

• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, customer accounts, and other financial records.

• Prepare journal entries, payment vouchers, receipts, and other accounting documents.

• Follow up on outstanding receivables and payables and maintain accurate aging reports.

• Coordinate with project teams, procurement, commercial, and site teams regarding financial and project-related transactions.

• Verify supporting documents for payments and ensure proper approvals are obtained.

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, schedules, and management reports.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.

• Assist with VAT-related accounting requirements and ensure transactions are properly recorded.

• Support internal and external audits by providing required financial documents and reconciliations.

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and applicable UAE regulations.

• Identify discrepancies and accounting issues and coordinate with relevant departments to resolve them.

Contracting / Construction Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for

  multiple projects

  where applicable.

• Track project-related expenses, subcontractor costs, material purchases, and other direct costs.

• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices against supporting documents and approvals.

• Assist in monitoring project budgets versus actual costs.

• Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors, Commercial, Procurement, and Project Managers regarding project financial matters.

• Maintain proper records for

  retention, advance payments, deductions, and project-related settlements

  , where applicable.

• Support preparation of project profitability and cost analysis reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  .

• 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience

  .

• Mandatory experience in a construction or contracting company.

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.

• Experience with project accounting and construction-related transactions.

• Good knowledge of

  AP, AR, bank reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end closing

  .

• Knowledge of

  UAE VAT

  and basic UAE accounting requirements.

• Proficiency in

  Microsoft Excel

  and accounting/ERP systems.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• UAE experience is preferred.

Preferred Candidate

The ideal candidate should have practical experience working within a

contracting/construction environment

, with a strong understanding of project-related accounting, supplier and subcontractor transactions, and cost tracking.