Senior Accountant
- Full-time
- Business Line: Consulting and Operations
- Type of contract: Permanent contract
- Service Line: OnM Operations
- Region: Middle East and South Asia
- Job Family: Accounting and Consolidation
Company Description
Waagner Biro Bridge Services has been a leading construction and engineering company in Dubai and the UAE for over 50 years. Serving both government and private sector clients, the company delivers innovative, end-to-end solutions — from design and construction to maintenance.
Backed by a multidisciplinary team of civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, Waagner Biro Bridge Services is committed to quality, precision, and reliable infrastructure delivery across the region.
Job Description
1. Project & Job Cost Accounting
- Record and manage full-cycle accounting.
- Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition under IFRS 15.
- Track retention receivables and payables.
- Review subcontractor progress payments and certifications.
- Monitor budgets and track cost variances.
- Maintain proper documentation for transactions.
2. Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
- Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Maintain general ledger and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
- Provide project profitability and margin analysis reports to management.
3. Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Qatar tax regulations.
- Prepare and file Corporate Income Tax returns.
- Manage Withholding Tax (WHT) compliance for foreign vendors.
- Liaise with the General Tax Authority (GTA) when required.
- Maintain documentation for tax assessments and audits.
4. Billing & Receivables
- Track progress billing and client invoicing.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on collections.
- Reconcile customer accounts and manage retention balances.
5. Payables & Cash Flow
- Process supplier and subcontractor invoices.
- Verify LPOs, delivery notes, and payment certificates.
- Prepare and review payment vouchers and payment schedules.
- Make timely payments via bank transfers, cheques, or WPS.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in cash flow planning.
- Monitor bank balances, facilities and guarantees.
6. Internal Controls & Audit
- Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Support external and internal audit processes.
- Improve accounting procedures and ERP system utilization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Professional qualification (ACCA / CPA / CMA) preferred.
- 5–10 years of accounting experience, with minimum 3–5 years in construction sector.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and construction contract accounting.
- Hands-on experience with TAX in Qatar.
- Experience in ERP systems
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, financial models).
- Experience handling bank guarantees and performance bonds is an advantage.
Additional Information
- Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
- Cost control and margin analysis expertise
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills