DP World UAE | COST CONTROLLER-FM

Responsibilities

• Assist in the timely preparation and submission of Requests for Invoicing (RFI) and coordinate with the Finance team for invoice processing.
• Prepare and monitor customer billing based on contracts, purchase orders, completed work, and agreed commercial terms.
• Track submitted RFIs and reconcile them against invoices raised to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor unbilled revenue and coordinate with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure timely invoicing.
• Prepare monthly revenue and cost accruals for services rendered and expenses incurred but not yet invoiced.
• Act as a liaison between Operations teams and coordinators to ensure timely processing of purchase orders and cost recognition.
• Record, monitor, and analyze operating costs related to FM contracts, projects, and operational sites.
• Monitor open and partially utilized purchase orders and ensure costs are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Prepare petty cash requests for business units and coordinate with Finance for disbursement and reconciliation.
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy, approvals, PO/GRN matching, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Monitor customer receivables and support collection activities by providing accurate customer account information.
• Prepare and submit client invoices and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, supplier accounts, customer accounts, and general ledger balances.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor project and operational costs against approved budgets and identify variances.
• Prepare journal entries, provisions, and other month-end accounting adjustments.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Coordinate with operations teams to track FM-related revenues, expenditures, and project performance.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company financial procedures, accounting standards, VAT regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.
• Support corporate governance and audit requirements.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Audit support and financial documentation management.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and FM contract accounting.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and financial compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Experience in cost control and budget management.
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the Facility Management, Property Management, Construction, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in handling project accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

DP World UAE

DP World UAE is an employer hiring in India. In its own words: "DP World is a world leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Dubai.