Accountant
Job Description
Job Overview
Reporting to the Financial Controller, we are seeking an Accountant to join our shared services team based in Dubai, supporting a portfolio of rapidly growing entities in Australia.
The company is a multifaceted construction company specialising in Tiling, Fitout and New Build projects across a broad range of industry verticals.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining comprehensive records, completing general ledger reconciliations and ensuring compliance. This role is critical in maintaining financial integrity and driving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
• Set up clients and manage debtor master files
• Process sales invoices, progress claims, and sundry billing
• Apply receipts to debtor accounts and manage unapplied cash
• Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding payments to ensure timely collections
• Liaise with internal teams and clients to resolve billing issues and maintain positive relationship
Accounts Payable
• Perform supplier onboarding due diligence and verify supplier invoices, ensuring compliance in accordance with regulations detailed by the Australian Taxation Office.
• Daily registration of invoices into the accounting system.
• Preparation of vendor credit applications for project team.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements and submission of aging payables reports.
• Liaise with project managers and suppliers to resolve discrepancies and uphold payment terms.
• Assist in implementing and reviewing internal controls to prevent fraud, duplication, and errors.
• Preparation and payment of fortnightly and end of month payment runs.
• Completion of quarterly submissions of Taxable Payments Annual Reporting.
Administrative & Reporting Tasks
• Reconciliation of Intercompany transactions and other general ledger reconciliations where required.
• Maintain operational registers.
• Assist with onboarding new project staff by providing guidance on finance procedures and systems.
• Coordinate with operations and project teams to ensure compliance documentation is complete and accessible.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and system upgrades to enhance reporting and automation.
• Printing, Filing, scanning, and answering all finance related calls.
• Other ad hoc duties for all stakeholders in Sydney and UAE.
Payroll
• Processing of weekly timesheets and payroll for all employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the system.
• Ensure timely payment of superannuation, processing of STP reporting and other statutory obligations (PAYG, payroll tax).
• Issue weekly payroll reports to management.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and prepare payroll journals for posting to the general ledger.
• Respond to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes including STP finalisation and issuing of income statements.
Language
English
Nationality
Any
Company Size
11-50
Benefits
As per UAE law
Company Visa
Health Insurance
Skills
Financial Accounting
Excellent Communication Skills
Financial Analysis
Excel Skills
Accounts Receivable
Customer Service
Microsoft Excel
English
Journal Entries