Senior Accountant

at  SMEC

About Us
Robert Bird Group is a leading international structural, civil and specialist engineering consultancy built upon delivering engineering excellence worldwide. We are dedicated to creating exceptional value for our clients through the intelligent application of engineering science and innovative approaches towards planning for construction.
Since 1982, Robert Bird Group has developed a diverse project portfolio that extends over numerous industry and government sectors globally. We have built a reputation for expertise in the engineering of complex structural projects and continue to win high-profile projects both in Dubai and across the world. Our vision is ‘The Relentless Pursuit of Engineering Excellence’ and it drives us forward into the future.
Join us – we’re looking for a Senior Accountant – 12 months Fixed Term Contract
The Senior Accountant is responsible for all accounting across a diverse portfolio, including accounts receivable and sales/purchases cycle, Bank & Cash, statutory compliance, general ledger and commercial & contracts.
The Senio Accountant ensures effective management by providing support and assistance to the business and key stakeholders, where required, and supports the Finance Director and team (MENA) in accordance with the finance & accounts policies.

Key Accountabilities:

• Be proactive with sub-consultants to ensure contract compliance, generation of progress, schedules, daily and other status reports, invoices and supporting documents in a timely manner
• Raising of sales invoices & credit notes to Clients – back up to Commercial Manager
• Preparation of reconciliation to bank statements for submission to the Commercial Manager
• Monitoring & Documentation of debtors’ outstanding amounts
• Assist with the monthly reporting across the portfolio
• Participate in the company annual audit and make sure the business is compliant
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet items and preparing supporting schedules
• Develop and maintain systems and processes for contract administration and reporting and ensure issues reported on are actioned appropriately.

Suitable applicants will have:

• Preferably CA/CPA with 5-7 years’ experience
• Availability to work on an initial 12 month FTC
• Experience working in a fast-paced project environment
• Experience liaising and working with internal & external stakeholders
• Ability to analyse and communicate financial reporting information.
• Computer literacy - with a sound knowledge of excel based software and other MS office tools.

The incumbent will role model Robert Bird Group values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Sam Hull –
sam.hull@surbanajurong.com
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to RBG employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world

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