Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Carlisle is a construction firm based in the UAE that specializes in utility infrastructure projects. Over the past decade, the company has successfully completed various projects, earning trust from prestigious clients such as Nakheel, EXPO 2020, EMAAR, and other prominent developers. Their ongoing success is credited to a dedicated and skilled team committed to delivering complex assignments efficiently and to client satisfaction.

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance and financial reporting standards are met, and liaising with external parties like banks and auditors.

Primary Duties

• Keep precise and current daily financial documentation, including receipts, payments, entries, and bookkeeping.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable, resolving discrepancies and ensuring prompt transactions.
• Create key financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, maintain fixed asset registers, manage petty cash reconciliations, and perform bank and intercompany account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements ensuring adherence to accounting standards and reflecting true financial status.
• Analyse financial data to provide valuable insights for management decision-making and monitor company performance against industry trends.
• Coordinate with project and commercial managers to prepare detailed, cost-effective project budgets, monitor project finances including invoicing, cash flow forecasts, purchase orders, and incorporate any unforeseen costs into budgets.
• Maintain meticulous tracking and compliance of all construction-related expenses, review subcontractor invoices for accuracy, and manage payment processes.
• Prepare and file construction-related tax reports and returns in compliance with UAE regulations, ensuring timely tax payments to avoid penalties.
• Audit accounts against contracts, budgets, and schedules to maintain financial control.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors facilitating cost-efficient payment agreements.
• Support the creation of new accounting and operational processes suitable for an expanding business and maintain connections with key stakeholders including banks and partner companies.
• Compile and present specialized financial reports summarizing information and trend analyses.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, CIMA, or ACCA are preferred.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience in private or public sectors.
• Solid understanding of the construction industry with expertise in construction accounting including cost control, job costing, profit and loss statements.
• Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong analytical aptitude and proficiency with numbers.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced construction setting.