Job Description

Position:

Senior Accountant

Salary - 8000 AED

Location:

UAE

Salary:

As per company standards (customizable)

Industry:

Contracting / Construction

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced

Senior Accountant

to manage and oversee the daily accounting operations for our contracting company. The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge of project-based accounting, job costing, supplier payments, and monthly financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full accounting cycle including

AP, AR, GL, and bank reconciliations

. Prepare

monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

. Handle

project cost control

, job costing, and monthly project profitability reports. Review and verify

supplier invoices

, subcontractor bills, and progress payments. Monitor

PETTY CASH

, store ledgers, material consumption, and site-level expenses. Manage

WPS payroll

, employee advances, and leave settlements. Ensure compliance with

UAE VAT regulations

, VAT return filing, and supporting documentation. Prepare

cash flow statements

, forecast fund requirements, and support management decisions. Coordinate with

auditors

, banks, and external regulatory bodies. Maintain

fixed asset register

and depreciation schedules. Assist management with

budgeting

, cost optimization, and financial analysis. Lead and support junior accounting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum

5-7 years experience

in the

contracting/construction industry in UAE

. Strong knowledge of

project accounting, cost control, and VAT

. Proficiency in

ERP systems

(SAP, Tally, QuickBooks, or similar). Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Skills

Experience with

progress billing

, variation orders, and retention accounting. Strong understanding of

contracting workflows

(LPO, delivery notes, site reports, subcontract agreements). Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to

info@loftllc.ae, hr@loftllc.ae.

Please mention

"Senior Accountant - contracting"

in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 per month