Senior Accountant

About the Company

Nova International General Contracting is an established UAE-based contracting firm focused on high-quality general contracting and construction, with a particular emphasis on branded residences. The organization aims to deliver innovative projects, maintain strong client satisfaction, and build landmark developments that contribute to the UAE’s future built environment.

Job Overview

The Senior Accountant will handle project and financial accounting with a strong focus on IFRS-based reporting, timely month-end close, and reliable financial controls in an active contracting setting. This role plays an important part in management reporting, cash-flow tracking, and audit preparedness while ensuring compliance with internal policies and UAE regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Check journal entries and verify that balance-sheet reconciliations are accurate and fully supported.
• Account for revenue, IPCs, variations, and customer billing in accordance with IFRS and contractual terms.
• Carry out and assist with month-end and year-end close work, including accrual postings and reconciliations.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier accounting, including advances, retention amounts, and settlement follow-up.
• Compile monthly project profit and loss statements, work-in-progress schedules, and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Track project costs, compare budget versus actual performance, and monitor margins and completion forecasts.
• Maintain accounting controls and delegation-of-authority compliance, and support audit readiness at both project and head office level.
• Assist with project cash-flow projections and management reporting outputs.
• Help prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies when required.
• Contribute to process improvements and greater automation in accounting and reporting workflows.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional credentials such as CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent certification are preferred.
• At least 10 years of accounting experience, specifically within contracting companies.
• Practical exposure to procurement cycles, subcontractor management, and retention accounting.
• Strong command of ERP platforms and advanced Excel for project accounting tasks.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, especially work-in-progress accounting and revenue recognition.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Capability to manage several active projects while working under time and cost constraints.

Additional Information

This employer is an equal opportunity organization and is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without unlawful discrimination, and in line with applicable UAE labor laws.

Employment and hiring are also subject to compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including work permits and residency visas where relevant.