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IN2

Commercial Project Accountant

IN2

. Build, maintain, and analyze financial information to produce pricing budgets .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeDubai • United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, project finance, and compliance with IFRS standards, while effectively communicating complex financial insights to non-finance stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities to support strategic financial decisions and project management.

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Financial ModelingIFRS ComplianceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProject FinanceVariance Analysis

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Hard Skills
Financial ModelingBudgetingVariance AnalysisCash Flow ForecastingProject AccountingData AnalysisFinancial ReportingError-Trapping CellsVersion Control ProtocolsDynamic Arrays
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationCommunicationTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelProject Management Financial Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPAACCACMACFAFinancial Modelling Certification
Industry Keywords
IFRSGAAPFinancial StatementsProject Financial PerformanceCommercial Contracts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
VBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build, maintain, and analyze financial information to produce pricing budgets
  • Establish and maintain strict version control protocols and change logs
  • Implement automated audit checks, balance sheet balancing alerts, and error-trapping cells across all tabs
  • Translate complex operational datasets into clear financial budgets for best-estimate pricing on potential bids
  • Monitor and analyze end-to-end project financial performance against budgets, baselines, and commercial contracts
  • Oversee project accounting structures in compliance with IFRS 15 or relevant accounting standards
  • Conduct monthly variance analysis of actual versus budgeted project costs, identifying risks, cost overruns, and mitigations
  • Forecast project cash flows, track progress billings, manage working capital requirements, and ensure timely invoicing and collections
  • Prepare monthly financial report packs and project dashboards for project managers and leadership
  • Partner with Project Managers and General Finance teams to validate assumptions and align financial plans with project execution
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, model assumptions, and project-account reconciliations
  • Support strategic financial decisions and manage project lifecycles

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, or specialized Financial Modelling certification (e.g., FMI) is highly preferred
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience combining modelling, pricing and project finance
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA/macros, dynamic arrays, advanced financial functions, and data visual tools
  • Hands-on experience with project management financial tools
  • Strong technical understanding of corporate finance theories, accounting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP), and financial statements
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a meticulous eye for detail
  • Ability to distill complex financial concepts into easily understandable insights for non-finance stakeholders
  • Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple project deliverables
  • Ability to translate complex financial projections, Excel logic, and accounting variances into clear, actionable commercial insights for non-finance teams
  • Ability to partner seamlessly with multi-disciplinary project leaders to extract operational data, challenge baseline assumptions, and build consensus on budget adjustments
  • Ability to present analytical findings confidently to support commercial negotiations, contractor discussions, and project variance approvals
  • Professional, collaborative demeanor across diverse multinational teams
  • Clear verbal and written communication across all tiers of the organization

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Diverse and inclusive workforce
  • Applications welcomed from all professional and cultural backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion