Accountant

Job description / Role

This opportunity is with a construction company based in UAE.

Account Receivable
• Manage Client Invoicing: Prepare, print, and mail invoices, ensuring the correct credit terms, special rates, and discounts are applied.
• Process Payments: Handle incoming funds, post customer payments into the Accounts Receivable (AR) system, and ensure accurate customer account crediting.
• Reconciliation & Accuracy: Reconcile AR ledgers and customer accounts, review financial data, and correct any discrepancies.
• System Maintenance: Maintain customer profiles and ensure up-to-date information is in the AR and SAP systems.
• Collections & Follow-up: Proactively follow up with Project Managers, Cost Controllers (Quantity Surveyors), and customers to collect outstanding payments.
• Delinquency Management: Monitor and manage delinquent accounts, prepare aging reports, arrange payment plans, and liaise with collection agencies.
• Legal Support: Testify in court cases involving non-paying customers as required.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts and develop automated spreadsheets for the Financial Controller.
• Customer Communication: Reply to billing inquiries and communicate with customers via various channels regarding payment issues.
• Banking: Prepare bank deposits.
• Filing: Ensure the complete and orderly filing of all documents related to accounts receivable.

Accounts Payable
• Invoice Processing: Collect, verify, and pre-audit all invoices, bills, and check requests for accuracy and appropriateness.
• System Entry & Payment: Enter invoices/bills into the system and process vendor checks/payments in a timely manner.
• Reconciliation & Verification: Reconcile purchase orders to invoices, resolve invoice discrepancies, and perform bank reconciliations.
• Vendor Management: Correspond with vendors to resolve issues and maintain updated vendor profiles in the system.
• Ledger & Record Keeping: Maintain and monitor the Accounts Payable (AP) listing, prepare payment vouchers, and reconcile the AP ledger to supplier statements. Expense & Analysis: Track expenses, process employee expense reports, and prepare analyses of accounts as needed.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in month-end closing, contribute to cash flow forecasts, and produce monthly financial reports.
• Document Management: Compile and maintain accounting records and ensure a comprehensive filing system for all financial documents is maintained and readily available.

Experience / Knowledge
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in accounting Finance, Commerce, Economics or a business related field.
• Experience with an accounting firm is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, accounts payable & accounts receivable procedures & general ledgers.
• Strong regard for organizing & prioritizing, as well as an ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong respect for confidentiality.
• Strong team building & interpersonal skills

Education / Qualifications
• BSC or higher in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or a business-related field.

Technical Skills
• Excellent skills with SAP • Strong skills with MS word, Excel, & other basic software.

Skills:
• Exceptional verbal & communication skills. • Excellent mathematical & analytical skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Measurement
• Hub EBIT at year end • Standardization of Group reporting • Reliability of financial data
• Cash Flow Management

About the Company

TGC Consulting is a Human Resources Solutions provider based in Dubai, UAE.

We provide Recruitment & HR Outsourcing services to organizations services tailored to meet the needs of organizations across various industries across the Middle East.

At TGC Consulting, we are more than just a Recruitment company — we are your strategic partner in talent management. Our team comprises industry experts who are passionate about aligning exceptional talent with organizational needs.

Our Services include Executive Search - Permanent Recruitment / Emiratisation & Saudization. Staffing & Outsourcing- Contract Staffing & RPO