A growing IT services company in Abu Dhabi, UAE is hiring a skilled Accountant with 5–8 years of UAE accounting experience, ideally within an IT services or technology-driven environment. Reporting to the Finance Manager / CFO, this role focuses on project-based accounting, service revenue recognition under IFRS 15, ERP system management, AMC contract billing, and ensuring full financial compliance — offering a competitive salary of 10,000 AED per month.
About the Role — Finance in a Technology Environment
Industry Focus: IT services company with project-based and subscription-style revenue models
Key Standard: IFRS compliance with particular focus on IFRS 15 — revenue recognition for service contracts
Revenue Streams: AMC contracts, SLAs, milestone-based billing, and IT service invoicing
Systems: Mandatory hands-on experience with ERP applications for financial data management
Reporting Line: Direct reporting to the Finance Manager / CFO of the organisation
Career Growth & Financial Impact in Abu Dhabi
Project-Level Ownership: Manage cost allocation, revenue tracking, and profitability analysis per individual project
Compliance Authority: Ensure full adherence to UAE regulations, IFRS standards, and internal company policies
Audit Exposure: Direct involvement in internal and external audits, strengthening your professional credibility
Competitive Package: 10,000 AED monthly salary with genuine opportunity for career progression in technology finance
Position Overview
The Accountant role in Abu Dhabi is ideal for an experienced finance professional ready to specialise in IT services and technology-sector accounting. You will manage the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, project accounting, IFRS 15 revenue recognition, ERP system integrity, and monthly financial reporting — while tracking AMC contracts, SLAs, and milestone-based billing. This role requires strong analytical thinking, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple project-based accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven IT services environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Accountant for an IT services company in Abu Dhabi, you directly safeguard the financial integrity of complex service contracts, AMC agreements, and project-based revenue streams. Your expertise in IFRS 15 revenue recognition ensures accurate financial reporting, your ERP proficiency keeps financial data reliable, and your project accounting skills give management the profitability insights needed to make smart, technology-driven business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Financial Reporting
- Manage the general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations to maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for review by the Finance Manager and CFO
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations and actively manage cash flow across the organisation
- Prepare MIS reports and financial dashboards that give management clear, actionable visibility into performance
Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition
- Perform detailed project accounting including cost allocation, revenue tracking, and profitability analysis per project
- Track contract revenue including AMC agreements, SLAs, and milestone-based billing structures accurately
- Apply IFRS 15 standards correctly to ensure compliant, accurate service-based revenue recognition across all contracts
- Handle accounts payable and receivable, including client invoicing for IT services and AMC contracts specifically
ERP Management & Financial Compliance
- Maintain financial data within ERP systems, ensuring complete accuracy and data integrity at all times
- Ensure full compliance with UAE financial regulations, IFRS standards, and internal company accounting policies
- Assist proactively in both internal and external audits by preparing accurate, audit-ready documentation
- Monitor operational costs, vendor payments, and subcontractor expenses to support healthy financial management
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning activities in collaboration with senior finance leadership
- Provide accurate financial models and analysis to support business decisions across project and service lines
- Collaborate closely with operational teams to align financial data with project delivery and service contract timelines
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field — required for this position
Experience Requirements
- 5–8 years of UAE accounting experience, preferably within an IT services or technology-driven environment
- Mandatory hands-on experience with ERP applications for day-to-day financial operations and reporting
- Experience in project accounting and service-based revenue recognition models is essential for this role
- Solid knowledge of IFRS standards, especially IFRS 15 governing revenue recognition for service contracts
Essential Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modelling techniques
- Proven experience handling financial audits and ensuring ongoing regulatory and internal compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex, project-based financial structures confidently
- High level of integrity and confidentiality when managing sensitive financial and client billing information
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA (part-qualified or fully qualified) is highly desirable
- Prior experience with IT contracts, AMC billing, or subscription-based revenue models is a strong advantage
- Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-currency accounting structures will be viewed favourably by the hiring team
About This Opportunity in Abu Dhabi, UAE
This is a genuinely rewarding Accountant opportunity within a technology-driven IT services company based in Abu Dhabi, offering exposure to complex project accounting, service revenue recognition, and ERP-driven financial management. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting foundation combined with the analytical mindset needed to navigate AMC contracts, SLAs, and milestone billing structures common in the IT services sector. With a competitive salary of 10,000 AED and clear reporting lines to senior finance leadership, this role offers both professional challenge and meaningful career development in one of the UAE’s most dynamic industries.
Career Excellence: Build specialised IT-sector accounting expertise in Abu Dhabi while contributing directly to the financial health of a growing technology services organisation.
Who Should Apply?
- IT Sector Accountants: With 5–8 years of UAE accounting experience in technology or service-based companies
- ERP-Proficient Finance Professionals: Comfortable managing daily financial operations within ERP platforms
- IFRS 15 Specialists: With strong knowledge of service-based and project revenue recognition standards
- ACCA / CPA / CMA Candidates: Part-qualified or fully qualified professionals seeking a technology-sector role
- Project Accountants: Experienced in AMC billing, SLA tracking, and milestone-based contract accounting
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