Senior Accountant

Roberts Co UAE is the Dubai based branch of Roberts Co, an international construction company headquartered in Australia, with a growing presence across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Forged from an Australian construction icon, Roberts Co embodies over 70 years of construction innovation, quality and delivery performance. Our UAE branch brings this legacy to the region, delivering projects that meet the highest international standards while responding to local market needs. Underpinned by the financial strength and global reach of our parent, Arada, we access and apply international best practice and global insights into everything we do.

We see opportunities to do things differently. We build a better way.

The Senior Accountant will report to the Head of Finance and take day to day responsibility for accounting, financial reporting and project cost management across the business. In a newly established team with a large and growing pipeline, the role covers a broad scope of financial management activities including AP, AR, bank, payroll, tax, month-end processes and project reporting.

As Senior Account you will:

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts, reporting on variances and financial trends
• Maintain P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, including reconciliations and month/year-end close support
• Manage AP/AR and Projects Ledger data, and monitor cash flow and commercial matters (contracts, insurances, bonds/guarantees)
• Support local regulatory and tax reporting requirements in compliance with UAE regulations
• Support financial systems/ERP improvements, testing, and maintenance of reporting schedules and KPIs
• Assist in developing accounting policies and internal controls documentation
• Track and report project-level costs, budgets, and P&L, including subcontractor/PO allocations
• Support the Head of Finance with board reporting, Arada parent liaison, and external audit coordination

What will make you stand out

• Experience in accounting or finance roles in the Construction or Engineering sectors
• Solid technical accounting skills across AP, AR, payroll, tax and financial reporting
• Hands on experience with ERP systems in a construction or project based environment
• Demonstrated ability to support month end close processes and financial reporting cycles
• Qualified accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent) with minimum 6-8 years relevant experience
• Logical approach and mindset to harnessing AI selectively within the finance function (Claude specifically) is favoured strongly

We're committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and our People team will work with you confidentially to ensure the right support.