Accountant (Project-Based Finance)
Arak Engineering Consultants
Consultancy Accounting, Project Costing, and Financial Analysis
Posted on January 23, 2026
Job Description / Role
๐น Key Responsibilities:
- Project Financial Management: Maintain accurate, segregated financial records for various engineering projects and high-profile clients.
- Revenue Cycle: Prepare professional client invoices and proactively monitor accounts receivable (AR) to ensure healthy cash flow.
- Cost Tracking: Assist in detailed project budgeting and track actual costs against forecasts to identify variances early.
- Treasury & Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank reconciliations, manage petty cash disbursements, and oversee operational expenses.
- Financial Insights: Support management with data-driven analysis regarding project profitability, forecasting, and long-term financial health.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices strictly adhere to company policies, client-specific requirements, and UAE VAT regulations.
๐น Requirements:
- Education: Bachelorโs degree in Accounting or Finance is mandatory.
- Experience: At least 5 years of proven accounting experience, preferably within the consultancy, engineering, or professional services sectors.
- Technical Skills: High proficiency in modern accounting software and advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Financial Modeling).
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, project-based bookkeeping, and UAE compliance requirements.
- Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and the ability to meet strict monthly and project-based deadlines.
What We Offer:
- Professional Stability: Join a well-regarded engineering consultancy firm in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
- Strategic Involvement: Move beyond data entry into a role that provides vital financial insights for management decision-making.
- Full Benefits: Competitive salary package with an employment visa and benefits as per UAE Labor Law.
- Compensation: Competitive monthly salary of AED 4,000 to 5,000, tailored to your 5+ years of specialized accounting experience.