Project Accountant

Job Description

Wood is currently seeking a Project Accountant for a maternity cover (up to 6 months) to join our UAE Business Unit. This is a full‑time, onsite position based in Dubai, UAE.

• Ensure all accounting entries are prepared accurately and in line with corporate deadlines.
• Ensure invoices are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract.
• Ensure cash flow is managed accurately and effectively.
• Calculate billing and cost rates, and analyze margins to manage profitability.
• Prepare annual plan and quarterly reforecast with Business Management and Finance team.
• Focus on cash collection, optimize DSO and minimize unbilled items, and reconcile, analyze and control these balance sheet areas.
• Collect, analyze, interpret financial data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, tools to manage financial data efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather data and ensure accuracy and completeness of analyses.
• Design and develop visually compelling dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate financial insights effectively.

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering / Finance / Accounting.
• Professional certification: CIMA / ACCA or equivalent (preferred).
• 3 years financial analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Good commercial acumen.
• Systems experience (e.g. Oracle).
• Data analytics skillset.

• Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong ethical values and communicates with openness and honesty.
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills.
• Self‑starter who is eager to learn.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.