Accounting & Administrative Assistant

Job Title Accounting Administrative Assistant Location UAE Contracting Industry Reports To Lead Senior Accountant Company Small contracting firm 100 employees

Support the Senior Accountant in day-to-day bookkeeping procurement documentation and administrative accounting tasks allowing the Senior Accountant to focus on reporting banking and progress payment matters for villa housing loan projects

• Record daily transactions bills journal vouchers JVs and payment entries in the accounting system
• Process subcontractor payments and maintain supporting documentation
• Handle petty cash reimbursements and maintain petty cash register
• Issue Local Purchase Orders LPOs and follow up with vendors suppliers
• Assist in procurement documentation and vendor coordination
• Maintain organized filing physical and digital of invoices LPOs contracts and payment vouchers
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on discrepancies
• Support month-end closing activities accruals basic reconciliations
• Assist with data preparation for progress payment claims and bank submissions
• Perform other accounting admin duties as assigned

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• 1 3 years of UAE accounting experience contracting construction industry preferred
• English Mandatory written spoken Arabic Preferred not mandatory
• Solid understanding of full accounting cycle AP AR JVs reconciliations
• Working knowledge of accounting software Tally Quick Books Oracle SAP or similar
• Proficient in MS Excel
• UAE VAT knowledge is a plus
• Valid UAE driving license is a plus for bank vendor visits

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized, able to manage multiple documentation streams
• Good communication with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Ability to work independently under supervision
• Discretion with confidential financial data

Employment Type:

** Full-time