Senior Accountant

Job description / Role

Our client, a well-established contracting group in the UAE, is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage core accounting functions while partnering closely with contractors, quantity surveyors, and project teams.

Client Details

Our client is a diversified contracting and construction company with a strong presence across the Middle East. They are known for delivering large-scale infrastructure and development projects, maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Description

Accounting & Reporting

· Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities
· Prepare MIS reports and management presentations to support decision-making
· Ensure compliance with VAT, IFRS, and internal policies

Budgeting & Forecasting

· Develop and monitor budgets for projects and divisions
· Lead forecasting and variance analysis to track project profitability
· Manage cash flow reporting and projections to support operations

Project & Cost Controlling

· Partner with contractors and quantity surveyors to track project costs
· Oversee project accounting, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and revenues
· Implement cost control measures to optimize financial efficiency
· Support project managers with financial insights and controls

Compliance & Audit

· Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal audit requirements
· Support annual audits and prepare audit schedules
· Maintain up-to-date documentation for financial controls

Leadership

· Manage and mentor a small team of junior accountants
· Provide guidance and oversight to ensure accuracy and compliance


Job Offer

· Opportunity to work with a leading contracting group in the UAE
· Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and project environments
· A role with high visibility, managing a junior team and partnering with senior management
· Competitive salary and benefits package
· Long-term career development opportunities within a stable, well-established group

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
· ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
· 7-10 years of experience in accounting within construction, contracting, or similar industries (mandatory)
· Strong knowledge of project accounting, cost controlling, and MIS reporting
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
· Must be based in UAE - no relocation support will be provided
· Willingness to work 6 days a week on alternate weeks (two Saturdays per month)

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.