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. 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.