About this role
To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting by maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, overseeing month- end close processes, and supporting project accounting activities. The GL Accountant plays a critical role in enabling strong financial controls and informed decision-making within the organization. Brief Responsibilities are as follows:
Strategic: N/A Operational: • Construction and Project Accounting:. • Record, monitor, and reconcile project-related costs, including materials, subcontractor charges, and labor. • Work closely with project teams to validate financial impacts of variations, claims, and project timelines. • Maintain detailed audit trails for all construction project entries and cost reclassifications. • Controls, Compliance & Audit . • Ensure adherence to IFRS and local regulatory standards, including FTA requirements for VAT and Corporate Tax. • Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, GL reconciliations, and supporting documents. . • Implement and monitor internal controls over GL processes, reducing risk and ensuring accuracy. • Prepare tax-related reconciliations (VAT returns, Withholding Tax, etc.) in coordination with the tax team ERP Systems & Process Improvement. People Management: • Working collaboratively with peers/colleagues within and outside department. Product/Process Improvement: • Identify areas for automation and process improvements to reduce manual interventions. • Assist in ERP data migration, integration, and testing related to GL and project accounting modules. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, Treasury, Project Finance) to streamline financial operations.
Education & Certifications: • MINIMUM " Relevant bachelor's degree in relevant field " Relevant professional qualification. • Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA and similar), CIMA, CMA, CFA PREFERRED " Master's degree in related field. Knowledge & Skill: • Analytical, problem solving, decision making & time management skills. " Well versed with ERP systems (. • Oracle, SAP. and Estate Master Real Estate Software). " Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. • Deep Understanding & updated knowledge on IFRS, IAS's & VAT. Experience: • 3 years & above of total work experience (Preferred: with 1-2 years of experience in a similar role) Experience in the Middle East.