Finance & Accounting Officer

Cegelec Abu Dhabi
, is a specialized engineering and contracting business unit focused on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems projects for the Oil & Gas industry
. From initial design through to construction and commissioning, AEP delivers end-to-end solutions tailored to the sector’s technical and operational demands.

Active in Abu Dhabi and the Oil & Gas sector since 1980, AEP has successfully executed a wide range of projects, either directly for ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) subsidiaries or as a specialized subcontractor supporting major contractors.

Cegelec Abu Dhabi benefits from the expertise, resources, and international network of VINCI Energies
. Our team is composed of experienced project managers, skilled engineers, and a strong in-house construction workforce — all committed to delivering reliable, agile, and locally adapted solutions, while embracing a dynamic approach to innovation and sustainable performance.

We are looking for a Finance & Accounting Officer to join our team:

The Finance & Accounting officer will be in charge of managing the financial and administrative tasks of several small companies.

He/She will be in charge of the monthly accounting entries, monthly closing, payroll and reporting.

He/She will be in direct link with the Finance Manager and will be supervised/trained for an autonomous management of those entities.

The below responsibilities are not a must but a target after a year of experience and supervision by the finance manager.

• Manage the finance related tasks of several small companies.
• Create suppliers and process vendor invoices.
• Process employee expense reports.
• Prepare payments and record payment transactions.
• Identify and compile the cost for the accrual file.
• Initiate Client invoicing and Debit notes.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

• Manage payroll inputs and ensure accurate data entry into the payroll system.
• Process monthly payroll calculations and execute salary payments.
• Prepare employee final settlements in accordance with the labour regulations.
• Export / Import the timesheets and open statement.
• Manage the payroll related accruals (ESB, annual leave).
• Justify the payroll calculation and the open statement.

• Manage Petty Cash and perform Online Bank Payments.
• Post monthly cash entries and prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare cash forecasts in currencies and consolidated in LCY.
• Perform currency exchanges and negotiate preferred rates at the bank.

• Support the finance manager in the annual budget preparation.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management review.
• Process the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings.
• Prepare revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Manage the bank and insurance related subjects/tasks.

• Assist with annual audit preparations and prepare the financial statements.
• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of noncompliance.
• Prepare the VAT and Corporate Tax accruals and submit returns.

• Contribute to the improvement and development of new systems, programs, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal control procedures.
• Lead the internal audit campaigns and implement ways of improvement.
• Ensure financial records and reports comply with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
• Support the Finance Manager in the preparation of the transfer pricing files.

• 5 to 8 years’ experience with at least 3 years’ experience in the oil and gas or similar industrial sector.
• Prior experience in the Middle East preferred.
• Holder Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Our DNA:
  Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility.
• Joining us means becoming part of a large group while enjoying the agility and warmth of a human-sized company.
• A personalized onboarding journey from day one, with tailored career follow-up.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within a fast-growing international group.
• Close and supportive management.
• Recognition of employee performance through a company savings plan.
• Pride in shared achievements.
• Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where we operate (Human Rights Guide).
• Commitment to the health and safety of our employees.
• CSR initiatives are deeply embedded in our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, in our DNA.