Senior Accountant

Description:

KABRI International Contracting Co. LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its team in Dubai. This role is ideal for finance professionals with extensive GCC experience and a strong background in accounts payable within the construction, contracting, or property management sector.

Reporting to the Accounts Manager or Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the successful candidate will oversee the complete accounts payable process, ensure accurate financial records, coordinate payment activities, and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams while supporting efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete Accounts Payable process for suppliers and subcontractors.

• Ensure Goods Received Notes (GRNs), payment certificates, and supporting documents are accurately recorded in the ERP system.

• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier and subcontractor accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Manage project petty cash while ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and internal controls.

• Prepare and distribute Accounts Payable due reports to Management, Project Managers, and Directors.

• Prepare and submit the consolidated monthly payment plan for management approval.

• Process supplier and subcontractor payments according to the approved payment plan.

• Prepare payment release reports for Management and Project Managers.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Coordinate with Project Coordinators, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and Directors on payment-related matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 5–6 years of Accounts Payable experience with mandatory experience in the Construction, Contracting, or Property Management industry.

• Strong understanding of subcontractor payment processes, GRNs, payment certificates, and project-based accounting.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems.

• Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.