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The Accounts Specialist is responsible for monitoring project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk analysis, while providing financial insights to support project and business decisions. The role also ensures accurate project accounting and IFRS 15 revenue recognition, supports financial closing and audits, maintains data integrity across SAP and financial reports, and drives improvements in project accounting processes and controls.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Finance & Business Partnering
- Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and key financial risks.
- Perform project financial analysis, margin reviews, Latest Estimates, cost-to-complete assessments, and forecasting.
- Analyze budget and forecast variances, identifying financial exposures and margin improvement opportunities.
- Provide financial insights to Project Managers and Operations to support business decisions.
- Assess the financial impact of contract variations, change orders, claims, and commercial developments.
- Prepare project financial reports and support financial alignment across the company entities and stakeholders.
Project Accounting & Controllership
- Apply IFRS 15 to project contracts, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and accounting compliance.
- Coordinate project financial closing, including revenue, costs, accruals, provisions, WIP, and contract balances.
- Review project accounting records and reconciliations, ensuring consistency between SAP, project P&Ls, and financial reporting.
- Prepare technical accounting documentation and support internal and external audits.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, control weaknesses, and reporting inconsistencies in coordination with Shared Services and Controllership.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
- Support SAP Project Systems governance, financial data integrity, and improvements in project accounting and reporting processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 6 years of experience in project finance, project accounting, financial controllership, or related roles.
- Experience in project-based environments, preferably involving complex contracts and multi-entity operations.
- Practical experience in financial closing, IFRS reporting, financial analysis, and audit support.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company is dedicated to developing agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, enhancing the UAE's position as a leading global hub for future industries and fostering the growth of highly skilled talent.
At the company, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers through a dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms. Combined with strong career support and collaboration with world-class talent, the company encourages continuous growth and innovation.
Working at the company also comes with a package that reflects the value placed on staff, including:
- Highly competitive, tax-free salaries
- Family visas
- Annual flight tickets
- Medical insurance for you and your dependents
- Education allowances for your children
CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
We encourage applications from candidates who feel their skills and experience are a strong match for the role, even if they do not meet every requirement.
Any information shared as part of the application process will be handled in accordance with data protection and privacy regulations. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and respect for all individuals.
As a global organization, effective collaboration across international teams is crucial, thus English proficiency is required for all roles unless specified otherwise.
Please note the company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
