Chief accountant required for a well-established Engineering Consultancy firm based in Dubai, delivering high-quality consulting services across infrastructure, construction, and development projects. As part of our expansion, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Chief Accountant to lead our finance function and support our strategic growth.

Skills

The Chief Accountant will be responsible for managing the full accounting cycle of the company, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, optimizing financial performance, and providing accurate financial reporting to management. This role requires strong experience in engineering consultancy or construction project accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle accounting operations including AR, AP, GL, payroll, and bank reconciliations
Manage project-based accounting and revenue recognition for engineering consultancy contracts
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, filings, and FTA requirements
Monitor cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting
Implement and maintain strong financial controls and accounting policies
Support management with financial analysis, profitability tracking, and cost control
Lead and supervise the accounting team

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Professional qualification: CA / CPA / ACCA / CMA preferred
Minimum 8–12 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 4–5 years in engineering consultancy or construction sector
Strong knowledge of project accounting, contract costing, and revenue recognition
Solid experience in UAE VAT and regulatory compliance
Proficiency in accounting systems / ERPs (Peachtree, Zoho, SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar)
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

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