Accountant Jobs in Dubai, UAE | Innovo Group
Join an industry leader in construction and innovation. Requires 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably with GCC contracting companies.
About Innovo Group
Industry Leader in Construction & InnovationInnovo is an industry leader in construction and innovation across the built environment, specialising in the design, engineering, construction, development and infrastructure financing of major real estate projects across four continents. We have offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Toronto, Cairo, Dakar, Luanda and Riyadh, with our headquarters in London.
Building on our vast experience, our portfolio reflects a broad range of projects, including high-rise towers, residential developments, villa communities, educational facilities, commercial hubs, and essential urban infrastructure.
Job Overview
Job Summary
Innovo Group is seeking an Accountant to manage subcontractor cost and payments for their Dubai operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant work experience in accounting and/or corporate finance, preferably with experience in GCC contracting companies. This role involves managing subcontractor payments, monitoring guarantees, and supporting month-end provisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive payment certificates from all sites (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
- Check and enter payment certificates into Oracle system
- Enter debit notes in Oracle if any
- Monitor payments of subcontractors
- Maintain advance given/recovered, guarantees received, penalties, retentions and security cheques summary/ledgers in Excel format
- Monitor all banks' guarantees' expiry dates and follow up with banks for renewal
- Release bank guarantees and security cheques upon request of subcontractor
- Assist and update payment status and solve queries of subcontractors
- Maintain bank account details of subcontractors and assist IT team to update the same in Oracle
- Assist all senior managers in their various monthly provisions for subcontractor and internal cost reports
- Prepare assignment letters for subcontractors for bank use
Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Accountant vacancy must meet the following criteria:
Mandatory
- Bachelor Degree in Finance or other related field
- 5+ years relevant work experience in accounting and/or corporate finance
- Preference for those with experience in GCC contracting companies
Eligibility
- Ability to operate individually and under supervision
- Solid sense of confidentiality and discretion
- Outstanding interpersonal, written, and communication skills
- Flexibility in order to adapt to varying and changing demands
How to Write a Strong CV for This Role
- 1Highlight your 5+ years of accounting experience and GCC contracting background
- 2Detail your experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems
- 3Include keywords like "Accountant", "subcontractor payments", "Oracle", "GCC construction", "Dubai" for ATS
- 4Quantify achievements such as payment processing volume or process improvements
- 5Keep it to 1-2 clean pages — recruiters scan in 30 seconds
- 6Send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting on every device
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Accountant position?
Apply online through the Innovo Group careers portal at careers.innovogroup.com/job/Dubai-Accountant/733408822/.
What is the most important requirement for this role?
The most critical requirements are 5+ years of accounting experience and preference for candidates with GCC contracting company experience.
What software skills are required?
Experience with Oracle system is required for this role.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. It will be discussed during the interview process.
When is the expected joining date?
Immediate joiners are preferred for this position.
