Project Accountant

Job description

Project Accountant

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level with one of Sri Lanka’s most diverse and respected conglomerates? Delmege Group, is seeking a dynamic Project Accountant to join our Finance Department. If you’re passionate about numbers, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be a part of projects that drive growth across multiple sectors, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities
• Process project-related payments accurately, ensuring compliance with BOQ lines and avoiding overpayments/duplications.
• Prepare and submit weekly project profitability statements.
• Update the general ledger for project transactions and resolve accounting errors.
• Prepare cost overrun statements for each project, ensuring timely management approval.
• Manage project-related working capital, providing daily updates on cash and borrowing positions.
• Submit accurate variance reports against profit forecasts and cash flow budgets.
• Ensure proper finalization of project accounts at month, quarter, and year-end.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for project bank accounts.
• Oversee debtor follow-ups and maintain up-to-date reports.
• Ensure accurate project invoicing and maintain proper accounting records.
• Ideal Candidate Should Possess:
• Full or part Qualification in CASL/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification or Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 3 – 4 years of experience in handling project accounting/ Construction projects.
• Hands on experience in handling QB accounting system will be an added advantage.
• High level of proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.