Account Specialist

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Accounts Specialist is responsible for monitoring project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk analysis, while providing financial insights to support project and business decisions. The role also ensures accurate project accounting and IFRS 15 revenue recognition, supports financial closing and audits, maintains data integrity across SAP and financial reports, and drives improvements in project accounting processes and controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Finance & Business Partnering

• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and key financial risks.
• Perform project financial analysis, margin reviews, Latest Estimates, cost-to-complete assessments, and forecasting.
• Analyze budget and forecast variances, identifying financial exposures and margin improvement opportunities.
• Provide financial insights to Project Managers and Operations to support business decisions.
• Assess the financial impact of contract variations, change orders, claims, and commercial developments.
• Prepare project financial reports and support financial alignment across EDGE entities and stakeholders.

Project Accounting & Controllership

• Apply IFRS 15 to project contracts, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and accounting compliance.
• Coordinate project financial closing, including revenue, costs, accruals, provisions, WIP, and contract balances.
• Review project accounting records and reconciliations, ensuring consistency between SAP, project P&Ls, and financial reporting.
• Prepare technical accounting documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, control weaknesses, and reporting inconsistencies in coordination with Shared Services and Controllership.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Support SAP Project Systems governance, financial data integrity, and improvements in project accounting and reporting processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 6 years of experience in project finance, project accounting, financial controllership, or related roles.

Experience in project-based environments, preferably involving complex contracts and multi-entity operations.

Practical experience in financial closing, IFRS reporting, financial analysis, and audit support.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.