Senior Accountant (Construction Sector)

Job Title: Senior Accountant (Construction Sector)
Department: Accounts & Finance
Reports To: CFO
Location: Head Office, Al Quoz 3, Dubai, UAE

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant with hands-on experience to manage project accounting, supplier payments, and financial reporting. The role requires end-to-end usage of Xpedeon for recording, tracking, and reconciling project costs while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable & Supplier Management

• Verification and booking of supplier purchase invoices in Xpedeon.
• Processing supplier payments through Xpedeon’s workflow, ensuring budget and approval compliance.
• Supplier account reconciliations using Xpedeon-generated statements.
• Coordinating with suppliers on payment release schedules, expected dates, and clarifications.

2. Expense & Cost Allocation

• Maintaining and updating prepaid expenses schedules in Xpedeon; posting automated monthly allocation entries.
• Preparing prepaid visa expenses file; allocating visa-related costs to projects/cost centers within Xpedeon.
• Booking provisions for project-related expenses (materials, electricity, utilities, etc.) in Xpedeon.
• Verification and booking of cash imprest (project-wise and common) within the ERP.

3. Inventory Accounting

• Verification of stock take and transfer reports from sites; posting stock adjustments/consumption entries in Xpedeon.
• Coordinating with the store department for proper documentation and ERP recording.

4. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Preparation of statements for projected cash flow (fortnightly/monthly) using Xpedeon reports.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations in Xpedeon.
• Execution of inter-bank transfers and posting entries in ERP.
• Preparing and monitoring project-wise fund outstanding reports.
• Making online authority payments (e.g., DEWA, government fees) for Head Office and projects and booking expenses in Xpedeon.

2. Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Verification and posting of Subcontractor Payment Certificates (PCs) in Xpedeon.
• Managing payments to subcontractors, including provisions for liabilities.
• Reconciling subcontractor accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinating with site Quantity Surveyors (QS) for PC verification and resolving disputes.

4. Payroll & Staff Costs

• Preparing payroll allocation and posting payroll entries into Xpedeon with correct project-wise mapping.
• Ensuring accuracy of employee cost allocations across projects.

5. Reporting & Audit (Xpedeon-Driven)

• Generating project-wise expense, cost, and supplier reports from Xpedeon for monthly MIS and management reviews.
• Supporting monthly and year-end closing entries within Xpedeon.
• Reconciling supplier and subcontractor accounts using Xpedeon reports.
• Preparing audit schedules and statutory audit requirements directly from Xpedeon data.
• Maintaining registers for guarantees, security cheques, and cheque books within ERP framework.

6. Coordination & Support

• Coordinating with procurement, site, and stores teams to ensure proper documentation flow into Xpedeon.
• Acting as the first point of contact for supplier and subcontractor account-related issues.
• Assisting CFO / General Manager with ad hoc reports and analysis generated from Xpedeon.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline. Additional qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 10–12 years of accounting experience with proven hands-on use of Xpedeon ERP/Other ERP in a contracting/construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, project accounting, and cost allocation in ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Xpedeon reporting, reconciliations, and financial modules.
• Strong MS Excel skills for data handling and ERP exports.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with suppliers and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED9,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you available in UAE(Yes/No) ?
• Whats the notice period (if any) ?
• Have you worked with construction company as a main contractor ? (YES/NO)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Xpedeon ERP/Other ERP in a contracting/construction: 10 years (Required)
• Sr. Accountant in Construction Sector: 10 years (Required)