Project Accountant

Job Summary

• Financial
• Keep accurate accounting records of assigned projects.
• Track costs with the ability to minimize costs to yield increased project margins.
• Book monthly personnel and equipment allocation based on input from Operations Department.
• Assist Project Controller/Project Manager to ensure monthly cost and revenue recognition are accurately accounted.
• Assist in preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly project reports ensuring compliance with published deadlines.
• Prepare monthly project forecasts in liaison with Project Controller/Project Manager.
• Managing cash, preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure all project reports fully reconcile with accounting entries in Oracle.

Special Additional Duties

• Participate in corporate accounting/administrative projects as required.
• Actively participate in adherence to and improvement of the company’s Integrated Management System.
• Engage with internal and external auditors on project matters.
• Principal Working Relationships
• The Project Accountant is required to work closely with Project Managers, Project Controllers, the Finance Department and the Business Control Manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor Degree.
• Recognized qualification in accounting or cost control.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar position in Civil Engineering / EPC companies.
• Fluent in the English Language, both written and spoken.
• UAE Driving License (role will be part office based and part site based)