Accountant -Contracting

Accountant – Contracting

Location: Sharjah

Industry: Construction / Contracting

Experience: 4–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.