Project Administrator – Accountant

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Project Administrator/Accountant at Geosyntec in Dubai performing specialised accounting functions and ensuring policy compliance. Supporting project management with budgeting, invoicing, and revenue assessment.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeDubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Read and interpret contract provisions and set up accurate project information in the accounting database in accordance with contract terms and Company policies.
Review contractual elements provided on project initiation forms: contract value, budget level, scope of services, fee types, payment terms and proper authorisation.
Verify and/or edit project rate schedules and demographic data provided by project managers.
Ensure appropriate mark-ups, tax components and invoice masks are in-line with contract provisions.
Review and submit employee expense reports in a timely manner to facilitate payment and processing.
Understand the expense reporting process and perform required unit pricing data entry in addition to any necessary corrections; Perform electronic timesheet administration procedures and understand the timesheet flow as it relates to labor, class codes and project billing;
Within established deadlines, initiate billing cycle by generating and distributing prebill reports, facilitate edits per the project manager’s direction and finalise invoice with all required attachments and documentation.
Submit invoices to corporate accounting for posting and to client as instructed by project manager;
Track accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed for project processing;
Assess project revenue by accurately identifying variances and making necessary budget changes.
Enter percent complete as instructed by project manager or designated employee.
Complete all tasks in accordance with monthly accounting closing schedule;
Generate established systems reports, as required;
Maintain all documentation in accordance with branch and corporate polices; and Perform related work as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma and four (4) years (6+ preferred) of experience in project administration and invoicing, preferably in a professional services firm, a diploma and two (2) years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Experience with Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of data entry techniques.
Ability to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions, contracts and subcontract agreements, correspondence and memoranda.
Ability to effectively write moderately complex correspondence and memoranda.
Ability to effectively present information to Project Managers, and other internal clients.
Ability to interact professionally and maintain cooperative professional relationships with management and colleagues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay and benefits
well-being programs to support you and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools

project administrationinvoicingdata entrybudget managementaccounts receivableaccounts payablecontract interpretationexpense reportingbilling cycle managementfinancial documentation

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingtime managementorganizational skillsprofessionalismwriting skillspresentation skillscollaboration

Certifications

high school diplomabachelor's degree in accountingbachelor's degree in finance