Senior Accountant

Role Overview

Decopex Interiors is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its Dubai office and support financial operations across its interior design, fit-out, and turnkey project business. This role is based on-site in Dubai, UAE, and calls for at least 5 years of accounting experience in the UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining reliable financial records, handling project-related accounting, ensuring adherence to UAE compliance requirements, and delivering financial analysis that helps leadership make informed decisions. Experience in interior fit-out, construction, contracting, engineering, or real estate will be especially valuable.

About the Company

Decopex Interiors delivers creative interior design, fit-out, and turnkey solutions for commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential spaces across the UAE. As the company grows its operations and project pipeline, it is seeking an organized finance professional who can strengthen accounting processes and support business expansion.

Core Responsibilities

In this position, you will manage routine accounting activities, monitor project costs, support compliance, and assist with reporting across the finance function.

Financial Management

• Handle the full accounting cycle, including posting journals, maintaining ledgers, carrying out reconciliations, and completing month-end closure tasks.
• Keep financial records accurate and aligned with accounting standards and internal company policies.
• Draft monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements as well as management reports.
• Track cash movement, business performance, and how budgets are being used.
• Support planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities for management.
• Perform bank reconciliations regularly and oversee company account activity.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and reimbursement claims.
• Check payment requests and confirm that all required supporting documents are attached.
• Issue customer invoices, follow up on outstanding payments, and manage collection efforts.
• Reconcile supplier and customer balances on a regular basis.
• Help maintain strong liquidity through disciplined receivables management.

Project Accounting and Cost Control

• Track project budgets, expenditures, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor project expenses, scope variations, and subcontracting costs.
• Work with project and procurement teams to ensure costs are allocated correctly.
• Prepare project profitability analyses and cost reports.
• Spot opportunities to reduce costs and identify financial risks tied to projects.

VAT and Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and file VAT returns in line with UAE Federal Tax Authority rules.
• Ensure financial documents and records are maintained properly for audit readiness.
• Assist with both internal and external audit activities.
• Keep current with UAE accounting laws, tax obligations, and compliance standards.

Payroll and Administrative Support

• Assist with payroll processing and management of employee expense claims.
• Maintain staff financial records related to salary, benefits, and reimbursements.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, consultants, and government authorities whenever needed.
• Provide ad hoc financial reports and analysis to the Finance Manager and senior leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent are considered an advantage.

Candidates should bring a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with strong preference for backgrounds in interior fit-out, construction, contracting, engineering, or real estate. A solid grasp of project accounting and cost control methods is also important.

Technical and Professional Skills

The ideal candidate should be comfortable using accounting systems such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms. Strong Excel capability, including financial analysis and reporting, is essential. Knowledge of UAE VAT rules, financial compliance requirements, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting is also needed.

Competencies

• Very strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage several projects and deadlines at the same time.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with a growing and respected interior fit-out company.
• Exposure to high-profile commercial, hospitality, retail, and residential projects.
• A collaborative and professional workplace.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• A competitive compensation package, subject to qualifications and experience.