Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Job Summary

Our client, an international planning, engineering and architectural firm is looking for an Accountant to be based in Dubai.

• Perform day‑to‑day accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance
• Issue invoices and process incoming payments (accounts receivable)
• Process vendor invoices and execute payments (accounts payable)
• Manage revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS and company policies
• Conduct cost accounting and monitor project profitability
• Support project budgeting and proposal preparation at the RFP stage, including man‑hour estimation and fee calculation
• Prepare budgets and support financial planning processes
• Monitor actual vs budget performance and provide variance analysis
• Prepare profit & loss forecasts and cash flow forecasts
• Take proactive actions based on financial performance (e.g., receivable collection follow‑ups, cost control measures)
• Manage cash management and fund allocation, including monitoring cash position and optimising fund usage
• Manage bank accounts, including payment processing, balance monitoring, and cash position tracking
• Ensure compliance with UAE tax regulations (VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing)
• Support accounting aspects of corporate restructuring and organisational changes
• Utilise Zoho Books and Microsoft Excel for accounting operations and reporting
• Coordinate monthly closing with external accounting firms and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes
• Communicate and coordinate with external accounting firms, tax advisors, and consultants
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Identify and support improvements in accounting processes and system usage

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience (UAE experience preferred)
• Strong hands‑on experience in journal entries and accounting operations
• Basic knowledge of IFRS
• Experience with accounting systems (ERP)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of UAE tax regulations (VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing)
• Practical experience in cost accounting and revenue recognition
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable operations
• Business‑level English communication skills