Senior Accountant

3 days ago

Selaiyur Chennai Tamil Nadu, India Jacob Engineers Full time

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing the accounting operations of the construction company, including project cost control, vendor payments, payroll, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting. The role ensures accurate recording of financial transactions and supports management with project-wise financial analysis and cash flow planning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Maintain day-to-day accounting records in Tally / ERP software.
  • Prepare and verify journal entries, ledgers, and trial balance.
  • Ensure accurate posting of site expenses, material purchases, and petty cash.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, vendor ledgers, and inter-branch transactions.

2. Project Costing & Budget Control

  • Monitor project-wise expenses and compare against approved budgets.
  • Track material purchase, consumption, and subcontractor payments for each site.
  • Coordinate with the project/site team for monthly cost reports and WIP statements.
  • Identify cost overruns and report variances to management.

3. Vendor & Subcontractor Management

  • Verify vendor invoices with purchase orders, GRNs, and work completion certificates.
  • Prepare payment schedules and release payments after due approvals.
  • Maintain vendor accounts and handle reconciliation periodically.

4. Payroll & Statutory Compliance

  • Oversee monthly salary processing for staff and site workers.
  • Ensure timely deduction and payment of PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and GST.
  • File statutory returns and coordinate with auditors for compliance.

5. Financial Reporting

  • Prepare monthly MIS, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
  • Support in finalization of annual accounts and audit coordination.
  • Maintain project-wise profitability and financial analysis reports.

6. Taxation & Audit

  • Handle GST input/output reconciliation and return filing.
  • Prepare TDS computation and file returns (24Q, 26Q).
  • Liaise with auditors for statutory, internal, and project audits.

7. Cash Flow & Fund Management

  • Plan and manage daily cash flow requirements for sites and vendors.
  • Coordinate with banks for fund transfers, LC/BG arrangements, and project financing.

8. Coordination & Support

  • Work closely with procurement, site, HR, and management teams.
  • Support management with financial data for tendering and cost estimation.
  • Maintain confidentiality of company financial information.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Education: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA (Inter) preferred
  • Experience: 5–10 years of accounting experience in a construction or infrastructure company
  • Software Skills: Tally ERP / SAP / MS Excel / MS Office
  • Knowledge: GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Labour Law compliance, Project Costing

Key Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting process
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30, ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Food provided
  • Health insurance
  • Leave encashment
  • Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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