Accounting Administrator

Company Overview

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically‑located operations to provide customers world‑class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

The Accounting Administrator will be a key member of the Accounting / Finance team, assisting with daily deliverables, account analysis, forecasting, and reporting. This team member will plan, prioritize, and manage workload in an environment with competing priorities. With CB&I face‑paced growth, the ability to understand and grasp the needs of the company will be important to this team member’s success.

The Accountant Admin reports to the Accounting Manager and routinely interacts with Accounting/Finance.

Daily Accounting Operations

• Record journal entries in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of financial transactions.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Verify supplier invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Match PO, GRN, and invoices (3‑way matching).
• Assist with vendor reconciliations and tracking pending payments.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Key in the AR invoices
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain updated records.

Month‑End & Year‑End Closing Support

• Prepare supporting schedules for month‑end closing.
• Assist in posting accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
• Help prepare financial statements and internal management reports.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial records.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with VAT regulations (FTA UAE), including verification of tax invoices.

Other Administrative & Ad‑Hoc Tasks

• Support payroll preparation (if required).
• Provide accounting support to other departments.
• Assist Finance Manager/Supervisor with special projects.
• Accounting entries are processed timely
• Minimal to no errors in accounting entries
• SOX, GAAP and CMS compliant

• High School or Diploma holder
• Basic understanding of accounting principles is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables preferred)
• Experience with accounting software (ERP, SAP, Oracle, Quick Books, or similar) is an advantage
• No experience OR minimum 1 year experience preferred
• Emirati citizen
• Should be able to join immediately

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Integrity, reliability, and willingness to learn