[Hiring] General Accountant Dubai UAE
Position: General Accountant – Project Cost Control & Job Costing
Date Posted: 14 October 2026
Industry: Construction, Engineering & Architectural Consultancy
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 3–5 years
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Salary: AED 6,000–7,000 per month
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: XYZ Designers
Description:
XYZ Designers is seeking a skilled General Accountant with solid experience in project cost control and job costing to join its team in Dubai. This opportunity is ideal for accounting professionals with a background in construction, engineering, or architectural consultancy who can effectively manage project finances and support business decision-making.
The selected candidate will oversee project accounting activities, monitor budgets, analyze project profitability, and prepare financial reports using QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel. Immediate joiners with strong analytical skills and relevant industry experience will be given preference.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform project-wise job costing and profitability analysis.
• Monitor project budgets by comparing actual costs with forecasts.
• Analyze project margins, cost variances, and identify potential cost overruns.
• Track project man-hours, staff costs, subcontractor expenses, and other direct project costs.
• Monitor project revenue, billing milestones, work-in-progress (WIP), and unbilled revenue.
• Maintain accurate project accounting records using QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Prepare project cost reports, budget-versus-actual analyses, and management dashboards using Microsoft Excel.
• Handle general accounting functions, reconciliations, month-end closing, and UAE VAT-related schedules.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in engineering, architectural, supervision, or project management consultancy is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with practical job costing analysis experience.
• CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Strong knowledge of:
• Project job costing, cost control, and profitability analysis
• QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Microsoft Excel
• UAE VAT, financial reporting, and month-end closing procedures
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