Accountant - Construction Business

Louzan Fashion

Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, UAE

Ref: RP065-13

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are currently seeking for Construction Business Accountant who is passionate and dynamic professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guest


As a Construction Business Accountant you are responsible to provide reporting and budgeting as required by Senior Management. Manage company and project cash flow. ... Work with project management staff ensuring proper compliance with accounting procedures including reviewing and analysing job cost estimates and reports monthly. Being a Construction Accountants you will have to understand the unique challenges that a construction business can face and the financial skills that are necessary for the position

• Assumed responsibility for resolving outstanding balance sheet items yearly including purchase reports on long outstanding orders, established more effective internal controls.
• Developed Accounting System for Construction Costs and Operations
• Set-up Accounting System for multiple corporations
• Created and managed system to generate monthly posting entries for asset retirement, asset addition, construction-in progress and depreciation saving time and dollars on a monthly basis.
• Consolidated several division accounting systems into one reporting system saving time and dollars
• Performed General Accounting and intra-company reconciliation
• Matched, coded and entered all invoices and stock requisition tickets into system
• Maintained detailed records of Owner's Purchase Orders on Excel spreadsheet for payments
• Researches and updates insurance certificates for all subcontractors
• Reconciles monthly bank statements with general ledger accounts
• Establish contacts with vendors in high volume environments
• Maintains construction files for all paid invoices, draw application for all projects
• Reviews constructions costs with project manager for payment requests
• Prepares cost and budget reports to ensure better management of the projects
• Manages accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll departments
• Reviews all approved construction invoices and oversee payments

Requirements

Knowledge & Competencies

• Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.
• Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical
• Resourceful in the completion of project, effective at multitasking

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 3 or more years of related experience
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
• Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves
• Strong organizational and communicational skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of JDE and ACS systems preferred
• Apparel industry background preferred
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

About the Company

Louzan Fashion is a luxury Ladies Abaya and Sheila brand for the contemporary Arabian lady.

Crafted tailoring that is individual and elegant for everyday, formal and special occasions.

A considered collection of fabrics, stitching and finishes are combined together to deliver truly bespoke fashion that blends edgy styles with traditional cuts.

Starting with a single outlet in Al Ain during 2003, Louzan has now added to its name 16 more outlets spread over Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, Doha. The supply of innovative modern designs of Abayas and Sheilas are done at the manufacturing arm (88,000 sqft) of the Group in Al Ain Industrial Area. Other than supplying to the retail outlets the Group also exports to countries across the GCC and Egypt. The Group optimistically contributes to the blooming industry of Abaya and Sheila, and special care is being taken to synchronize the highly creative and experienced team to innovate new distinct designs in each and every product.

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Accountant salaries in UAE

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AED 5,000

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