Senior Acountant - Construction

Manage construction-related accounting, project financial reporting, cost tracking, reconciliations, payment verification, and compliance to support accurate decision-making and financial control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Accounting

• Maintain accurate project accounts, cost centers, WIP records, budgets, commitments, and accruals.
• Record contractor, consultant, supplier, retention, advance payment, and variation transactions. Payments & Controls
• Review invoices, payment certificates, LPOs, contracts, delivery notes, and approvals before posting or payment.
• Ensure payments follow the company authority matrix, contract terms, and supporting document requirements. Reporting
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, budget vs actual analysis, cash flow updates, and cost-to-complete summaries.
• Support management with profitability, receivables, payables, and project exposure reports. Reconciliation & Compliance
• Perform bank, supplier, contractor, intercompany, escrow, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support audits, tax filings, documentation requests, and accounting standard compliance. Coordination
• Coordinate with projects, procurement, sales, legal, and management on financial matters.
• Maintain organized accounting files and ensure timely month-end closing.

Requirements

Education

& Certifications Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce; ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent certification preferred. Experience 5+ years in accounting with at least 3 years in construction, contracting, or real estate development accounting. Technical Competencies Project accounting, ERP systems, Excel, VAT, reconciliations, payment certificates, cost centers, financial reporting.

Behavioral Competencies Accuracy, confidentiality, discipline, analytical thinking, integrity, follow-up, teamwork, ability to meet deadlines.