Accountant (AP / Fixed Assets)

Job purpose. Run an accurate, timely, and well-controlled payables cycle and maintain a complete fixed asset register, ensuring that liabilities, VAT, and assets are fairly stated in accordance with IFRS. Key responsibilities Accounts payable • Process supplier and subconsultant invoices through three-way matching (purchase order/agreement, goods receipt note or work certification, and invoice) and resolve exceptions with the procurement and project teams. • Record retentions, advance payments and recoveries on subconsultants accounts correctly. • Maintain the vendor master with purchase/procurement: new vendors, bank details changes and duplicate checks, with independent verification of bank changes. • Prepare monthly payment proposals by due date and priority; reconcile with Treasury after each payment run. • Reconcile supplier statements monthly and clear disputed and unmatched items. • Book month-end accruals for goods and services received not invoiced and reconcile the AP sub-ledger to the GL. • Prepare AP ageing reports monthly and cash requirement forecasts for management. Fixed assets • Maintain the fixed asset register (FAR) in the ERP and reconcile it to the GL monthly. • Review additions against the capitalisation policy and IAS 16. • Track capital work in progress (CWIP) and transfer completed items to the correct asset class on time. • Run monthly depreciation and review useful lives and residual values annually. • Record disposals, write-offs and transfers between entities, sites or projects with proper approvals. • Coordinate annual physical verification and asset tagging; investigate and resolve variances. • Maintain IFRS 16 right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leased offices and equipment. • Flag impairment indicators under IAS 36. Month-end, audit and controls • Complete AP and fixed asset close tasks to the closing calendar. • Post related-party transactions accurately and prepare monthly related-party reconciliations for all group entities, investigating and resolving any differences on a timely basis. • Prepare audit schedules (AP listing, FAR, lease schedules) and answer auditor queries. • Uphold segregation of duties and identify process improvements and automation opportunities. Qualifications and experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. • 5–7 years' experience in AP and fixed assets, at least 3 years in the GCC. • Working knowledge of GCC VAT, IAS 16, IAS 36 and IFRS 16. • Experience in AEC, contracting, or projects-based businesses preferred. • Part-qualified CA, CMA, ACCA or CPA preferred. Skills and competencies • ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics / Oracle / SAP) including AP and FA modules. • Advanced Excel and strong reconciliation skills. • Effective with Procurement, project and supplier contacts.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 5–7 years' experience in AP and fixed assets, at least 3 years in the GCC. Working knowledge of GCC VAT, IAS 16, IAS 36 and IFRS 16. Experience in AEC, contracting, or projects-based businesses preferred. Part-qualified CA, CMA, ACCA or CPA preferred.

Accounts payable: Process supplier and subconsultant invoices through three-way matching; record retentions, advance payments and recoveries; maintain vendor master; prepare monthly payment proposals; reconcile supplier statements; book month-end accruals; prepare AP ageing reports and cash forecasts. Fixed assets: Maintain FAR in ERP and reconcile to GL; review additions against capitalisation policy and IAS 16; track CWIP and transfer items; run monthly depreciation and review useful lives; record disposals, write-offs and transfers; coordinate annual physical verification and asset tagging; maintain IFRS 16 assets and lease liabilities; flag impairment indicators. Month-end, audit and controls: Complete close tasks; post related-party transactions and reconciliations; prepare audit schedules; uphold segregation of duties and identify process improvements and automation opportunities.