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Procurement & Accounts Officer – Construction Company: Abu Alnaga Contracting Location: Dubai, U.A.E Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement & Accounts Officer to manage procurement and accounting activities across our construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in the construction industry, with hands-on experience in procurement, accounts payable, supplier/subcontractor management, job costing, project cost control, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Vendor Management · Manage procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services. · Source suppliers, obtain and compare quotations, negotiate pricing and payment terms. · Prepare and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and procurement documentation. · Coordinate with project managers and site teams to ensure timely material delivery. · Monitor purchase commitments, supplier performance, pricing, and delivery schedules. · Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors and identify cost-saving opportunities. Accounting & Finance · Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoices, payments, and supplier reconciliations. · Verify supplier invoices against POs, delivery notes, contracts, and approvals. · Process and reconcile supplier and subcontractor payments. · Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records. · Monitor project expenses, budgets, commitments, and cash flow. · Support monthly closing, financial reporting, audits, and management reporting. Construction Accounting & Cost Control · Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and job costing. · Track material, subcontractor, labour, equipment, and other project-related costs. · Assist with WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting. · Review actual costs against budgets and identify variances or potential cost overruns. · Maintain accurate project cost and subcontractor records. · Assist with subcontractor billing, payment applications, and lien waiver/release documentation where applicable. Requirements · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, or a related field. · 6–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in construction. · Strong understanding of construction accounting, procurement, AP/AR, job costing, and project cost control. · Experience with suppliers, subcontractors, POs, invoices, payment applications, and reconciliations. · Knowledge of WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting. · Experience with construction/accounting software such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks, or similar systems. · Strong Microsoft Excel skills. · Knowledge of AIA billing and lien waiver processes is an advantage. · CPA/CPA candidate preferred. · Arabic speaker preferred. · Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills. · Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment. What We Offer · Competitive salary package · Comprehensive benefits · Career growth and advancement opportunities · Collaborative and supportive work environment · Opportunity to work on diverse construction projects How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and a brief cover letter highlighting their construction accounting, procurement, job costing, and subcontractor/vendor management experience. Email: [email protected] Apply: Directly through LinkedIn Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, or a related field. 6–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in construction. Strong understanding of construction accounting, procurement, AP/AR, job costing, and project cost control. Experience with suppliers, subcontractors, POs, invoices, payment applications, and reconciliations. Knowledge of WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting. Experience with construction/accounting software such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks, or similar systems. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Knowledge of AIA billing and lien waiver processes is an advantage. CPA/CPA candidate preferred.

Procurement & Vendor Management: Manage procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services; source suppliers, obtain and compare quotations, negotiate pricing and payment terms; prepare and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and procurement documentation; coordinate with project managers and site teams to ensure timely material delivery; monitor purchase commitments, supplier performance, pricing, and delivery schedules; maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors and identify cost-saving opportunities. Accounting & Finance: Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoices, payments, and supplier reconciliations; verify supplier invoices against POs, delivery notes, contracts, and approvals; process and reconcile supplier and subcontractor payments; perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records; monitor project expenses, budgets, commitments, and cash flow; support monthly closing, financial reporting, audits, and management reporting. Construction Accounting & Cost Control: Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and job costing; track material, subcontractor, labour, equipment, and other project-related costs; assist with WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting; review actual costs against budgets and identify variances or potential cost overruns; maintain accurate project cost and subcontractor records; assist with subcontractor billing, payment applications, and lien waiver/release documentation where applicable.