Job Overview
Job Title: Accountant & Project Cost Controller
Company: Mignon Design Build
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Posted: Recently
Apply: View on LinkedIn
About Mignon Design Build
Mignon Design Build is a design-build firm specialising in high-quality residential renovations, full home remodels, kitchens, bathrooms, and custom builds. With operations in Toronto and Dubai, Mignon is known for its exceptional craftsmanship, premium design aesthetic, and client-first approach. They are also managing a digital marketing agency alongside their construction operations.
Role Description
Mignon is hiring an Accountant & Project Cost Controller to manage the financial operations of both the construction company and the digital marketing agency. This is a hands-on, high-ownership finance role for someone who wants full visibility into business finances — going beyond basic bookkeeping to actively help leadership understand profitability, cost control, and financial health.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily bookkeeping in Zoho Books
- Enter and reconcile supplier bills, invoices, payments, and company expenses
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash, and supplier balances
- Use Zoho tags/projects to track costs by company, project, trade, and category
- Track construction project costs including labour, materials, subcontractors, and permits
- Prepare weekly cost reports showing spending by project and category
- Track project budgets vs actuals and flag overruns
- Handle UAE corporate tax, VAT, and compliance requirements
- Prepare simple weekly cash flow and management reports
Requirements
- 2–4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Zoho Books experience preferred; QuickBooks or Xero also acceptable
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
- Construction, fit-out, or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred
- Good understanding of UAE VAT and corporate tax documentation
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage messy financial records
What’s On Offer
- High-ownership role with full visibility into two business entities
- Flexible, small-company environment with direct leadership access
- Competitive salary for the right candidate
- Unique cross-sector experience spanning construction and digital marketing
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn. Highlight your construction accounting experience and Zoho Books proficiency specifically.
How to Increase Your Chances
- Zoho Books proficiency: This is Mignon’s primary accounting system — hands-on experience is a significant advantage.
- Construction accounting: Tracking project costs, subcontractor payments, and budget vs actuals is exactly what’s needed — show direct experience.
- UAE VAT/CT knowledge: Post-Corporate Tax introduction knowledge is increasingly essential for UAE accounting roles.
- Multi-entity experience: Managing books for more than one company simultaneously shows you can handle Mignon’s dual-entity setup.
- Organised under pressure: Mignon explicitly acknowledges messy records — show you’ve cleaned up disorganised financials before.