Senior Acountant Construction
Job Summary
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.
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.
Required Skills:
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