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Job Description – Accounts Executive
Position: Accounts Executive
Department: Finance & Accounts
Industry: Interior Fit-Out / Interior Contracting
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting To: Managing Director
Job Purpose
The Accounts Executive will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial administration of the company, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, timely payments and collections, proper project cost tracking, and compliance with UAE VAT and accounting requirements.
The role requires close coordination with the Project Management, Procurement, Commercial and Operations teams to ensure that project-related financial information is accurately recorded and monitored.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable
Record and process supplier, subcontractor and service provider invoices.
Verify invoices against LPOs, quotations, delivery notes, GRNs and project approvals.
Prepare supplier payment schedules and payment requests.
Monitor supplier and subcontractor outstanding balances.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain proper documentation for all purchases and payments.
Coordinate with procurement and project teams regarding pending invoices and approvals.
2. Accounts Receivable & Collections
Prepare and issue customer invoices based on approved quotations, contracts, BOQs, valuations and payment milestones.
Track project billing and customer outstanding balances.
Follow up on overdue payments and maintain an updated collection schedule.
Prepare customer statements and account reconciliations.
Coordinate with the Project Manager and Commercial team regarding payment certificates, retention, variations and outstanding claims.
3. Project Accounting & Cost Control
Maintain accurate accounting records for individual projects.
Allocate purchases, subcontractor costs, labour and other expenses to the relevant projects.
Monitor project expenses against approved budgets and quotations.
Assist in preparing project cost reports and profitability reports.
Track variations, additional works, credits and deductions.
Monitor project advances, retention amounts and outstanding receivables.
Highlight unusual or excessive project expenditure to management.
4. Bank & Cash Management
Record daily bank transactions.
Perform regular bank reconciliations.
Maintain petty cash records and reconcile petty cash balances.
Assist with weekly cash-flow forecasting.
Prepare payment schedules based on available cash flow and management priorities.
Monitor company bank balances and expected receipts/payments.
5. VAT & UAE Compliance
Maintain accurate VAT records for purchases and sales.
Verify VAT invoices for compliance with UAE VAT requirements.
Assist in preparing VAT returns and supporting schedules.
Maintain proper VAT documentation and records.
Coordinate with external accountants/auditors and provide supporting documentation when required.
6. Payroll & Staff Expenses
Assist with payroll preparation and verification.
Process employee expense claims and reimbursements.
Maintain records of staff advances and recoveries.
Coordinate with HR regarding salary-related accounting information.
7. Month-End & Management Reporting
Assist with monthly closing of accounts.
Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Assist in preparing monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and cash-flow reports.
Provide management with accurate information on receivables, payables, project costs and cash position.
Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records.
Interior Fit-Out Industry Responsibilities
The successful candidate should understand that accounting in a fit-out company involves significant project-based transactions. The Accounts Executive will therefore be expected to:
Understand project LPOs, subcontractor agreements and supplier invoices.
Track project-specific costs and expenses.
Understand basic BOQ and variation terminology.
Track advance payments and retention.
Coordinate with project teams regarding material purchases and subcontractor payments.
Monitor project billing against contractual payment milestones.
Maintain records for project-related claims, variations and deductions.
Assist management in identifying projects with cost overruns or collection issues.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Minimum 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably within UAE.
Previous experience in interior fit-out, construction, contracting or related industries is highly preferred.
Good understanding of UAE VAT and basic accounting principles.
Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
Strong Excel skills, including formulas, reconciliations and reporting.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Key Skills
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
Supplier Reconciliation
Customer Collections
Project Cost Accounting
VAT Accounting
Cash Flow Monitoring
Excel & Accounting Software
Attention to Detail
Organisation & Documentation
Time Management
Confidentiality
Ability to work under deadlines
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Accuracy of accounting entries and reconciliations.
Timely processing of supplier and customer invoices.
Accuracy of project cost allocation.
Timely follow-up of outstanding customer payments.
Accuracy of VAT records and supporting documentation.
Timely completion of bank and supplier reconciliations.
Accuracy of weekly cash-flow information.
Reduction of overdue receivables.
Proper maintenance of financial records and supporting documents.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
Detail-oriented and highly organised.
Proactive in following up on outstanding payments and documentation.
Comfortable working with multiple projects simultaneously.
Able to communicate effectively with suppliers, clients and internal teams.
Trustworthy and discreet when handling financial information.
Commercially aware and able to identify financial discrepancies.
Able to work independently while coordinating closely with the wider project and management teams.
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تأمين صحي