Site Accountant / Cost Clerk - Main Contractor - 6 Month Contract
United Arab Emirates | Contract
Our Tier 1 Main Contracting Client has a new requirement for a well experienced Site Accountant / Cost Clerk to join their team in Abu Dhabi to work on high profile new villa, mansion and residential projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as an Site Accountant with strong knowledge in working on high profile projects in the UAE with preference given to those with prior experience working for recognised Main Contracting Companies
This role is available for immediate joining and is hiring on a temporary to permanent basis as an initial 6 month contract position, outsourced through J10 Consulting, with the option to transfer to staff after 6 months to suit all parties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain site-level accounting records for materials, labor, petty cash, and expenses
- Record and verify daily site transactions
- Monitor material consumption, GRNs, and stock movement
- Manage petty cash, site advances, and expense reconciliation
- Prepare weekly and monthly site expense reports
- Coordinate with Head Office for invoices, payments and reconciliations
- Track subcontractor bills, certifications, and supporting documents
- Assist in site billing and cost allocation
- Support VAT documentation related to site expenses
- Ensure proper filing of delivery notes, invoices, timesheets, and site records
- Assist during internal and external audits
- Coordinate with Project Manager, Storekeeper, and Procurement Team
Site Accountant / Cost Clerk Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
- 3-5 years of experience as a Site Accountant in the UAE
- Experience working on construction project sites for a main contracting company is essential.
- Good understanding of construction cost control and site operations
- Knowledge of UAE VAT Experience with ERP systems is mandatory
Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2026
Status: Filled