Accountant – Construction & Manufacturing Karim Consultancy LLC

Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Accountant to manage daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and project cost control across multiple business units. This position suits a detail oriented professional who thrives in a structured, technical environment. What You’ll Do • General Accounting • Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for multiple companies. • Enter all financial transactions into 1C / FirstBIT ERP. • Prepare monthly Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet for each entity. • Ensure proper chart of accounts, cost centers, and project coding. • Verify documentation prior to posting (POs, Delivery Notes, Invoices, Approvals). • Accounts Payable (AP) • Process supplier invoices and match with POs and Delivery Notes. • Maintain supplier ledgers for each company. • Prepare weekly payment schedules. • Manage retentions, advance payments, and subcontractor certificates. • Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments. • Accounts Receivable (AR) • Prepare sales invoices, including milestone/progressive billing. • Maintain customer ledgers and ensure timely collections. • Track due payments and follow up with clients. • Reconcile receipts with project cash-flow plans. • Project Costing & Job Cost Control • Register all project-related expenses in 1C / FirstBIT by cost center. • Track materials, labor, and subcontractor costs for LGS buildings, hot-rolled steel items, modular buildings, and food truck production. • Support monthly preparation of job-costing reports vs budget. • Highlight variances and risks to management. • Cash Flow Management • Prepare weekly and monthly cash-flow forecasts. • Track liabilities, upcoming payments, and receivables. • Coordinate with the Managing Director regarding payment prioritization. • VAT & Corporate Tax (UAE) • Prepare VAT returns for all companies via the FTA portal. • Ensure proper supporting documents for input and output VAT. • Maintain monthly VAT reconciliation. • Support Corporate Tax calculations (9%), including taxable income and adjustments. • Payroll & HR Accounting • Maintain employee records and payroll data. • Process monthly WPS files. • Track leave balances and EOSB provisions. • Inventory & Asset Management • Track material stock for construction and food truck production. • Maintain GRNs, material movement, and store requisitions. • Update asset register and depreciation schedules. • Banking & Reconciliation • Perform daily bank reconciliations for all company accounts. • Prepare cheques, online transfers, and bank payment forms. • Track post-dated cheques and due dates. • Reporting & Management Support • Submit weekly financial summaries (cash position, payables due, receivables aging) to management. • Assist during internal and external audits. • Maintain strict confidentiality and financial discipline.