Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant will report to the Head of Finance and take day‑to‑day responsibility for accounting, financial reporting and project cost management across Roberts Co UAE’s construction business.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, forecasts and monthly management accounts, reporting on variances and financial trends.
• Maintain P&L, balance sheet and cash‑flow reporting, including reconciliations and month‑/year‑end close support.
• Manage AP/AR and project ledger data, monitor cash flow and commercial matters such as contracts, insurances and guarantees.
• Support local regulatory and tax reporting requirements in compliance with UAE regulations.
• Assist with ERP system improvements, testing and maintenance of reporting schedules and KPIs.
• Develop accounting policies and internal‑controls documentation.
• Track and report project‑level costs, budgets and P&L, including subcontractor and purchase‑order allocations.
• Support the Head of Finance with board reporting, liaison with the Arada parent company and external audit coordination.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of accounting or finance experience in the construction or engineering sectors.
• Solid technical accounting skills across AP, AR, payroll, tax and financial reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems in a construction or project‑based environment.
• Proven ability to support month‑end close processes and financial reporting cycles.
• Qualified accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent).

Required skills

• Payroll
• Project Reporting
• ERP Systems
• Internal Controls Documentation
• Accounting
• Project Cost Management
• Financial Reporting
• Tax
• Month‑end Processes