Accountant

Job Purpose

• Manage all accounting and financial documentation associated with project accounts payable and payments.
• Accurately classify all project expenses utilizing the standard accounting codes.
• Ensure all Accounts Payable, CAPEX, and Work In Progress costs are entered into the accounting system and paid promptly.
• Generate various reports including project liability reports, purchase order registers, payment registers, and other ad hoc financial reports as required.
• Coordinate project loan payments with the Treasury Manager and oversee contract and purchase order registers.
• Manage financial statements related to escrow accounts and support annual external audits concerning project accounts payable and payments.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and prepare monthly ADPIC reporting packs, including quarterly reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify completeness of payment checklist, including three-way matching, prior to processing all payments and ensure all RFPs have proper approvals and documentation.
• Ensure timely receipt and accurate entry of payable invoices with correct accounting codes at least two weeks before payment dates.
• Make sure all payments are accurate, timely, and funds availability is confirmed before disbursal.
• Ensure completeness of all liabilities and month-end closing for accounts payable.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of advance payments and retention payables with PPCs and contracts.
• Allocate costs to projects accurately monthly within SAP accounting system.
• Compile monthly supplier advance payment reconciliations and cash forecasting, and prepare reports for submission to ADPIC by the 2nd of each month.
• Maintain updated contract and purchase order registers and produce monthly liabilities reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closings, including accrual bookings and monthly as well as quarterly vendor reconciliations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties such as government bodies, banks, auditors, and legal advisors.
• Adhere to company office hours, dress code, and professional ethics.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in general accounting.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental accounting procedures.
• Comprehensive understanding of IFRS accounting standards.
• Proficient user of SAP accounting software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Location

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.