Accountant – Subcontractor Cost & Payments Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to manage subcontractor cost and payment processes across our Dubai and Abu Dhabi sites. The role ensures accurate recording, monitoring and reporting of subcontractor financial transactions within our Oracle system.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and verify payment certificates from all sites.
• Enter payment certificates and any debit notes into Oracle.
• Monitor subcontractor payments and maintain related ledgers in Excel.
• Track advances, guarantees, penalties, retentions and security cheques.
• Monitor bank guarantee expiry dates and coordinate renewals.
• Release bank guarantees and security cheques on request.
• Assist subcontractors with payment status queries.
• Maintain subcontractor bank account details and support IT updates in Oracle.
• Support senior managers with monthly provisions and internal cost reports.
• Prepare assignment letters for subcontractors for banking purposes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or corporate finance.
• Preferably experienced in GCC contracting companies.
• Ability to work independently and under supervision.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands.

Required skills

• Oracle financial system.
• Advanced Excel for ledger and reporting tasks.