Accountant

Gammon Construction Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gammon Construction Limited is seeking a capable Project Accountant to join our finance team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on month-end close, project cost monitoring, and coordination with procurement on subcontractor settlements.

Strong English and Chinese communication are essential. The successful candidate will manage project accounting processes, support budgeting and forecasts, and ensure timely reporting in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in construction, engineering, property, or other project-based industries preferred.
• Able to work independently and consistently meet reporting deadlines.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review general ledger transactions and ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting and financial review processes.
• Monitor project costs, revenue recognition, WIP, provisions, and contract balances.
• Reconcile project cost records with internal systems and project reports.
• Monitor payment status and outstanding liabilities.
• Coordinate with procurement and commercial teams regarding subcontractor settlements and variations.
• Assist cash flow and working capital management and related programmes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent worker

ERP familiarity

Bilingual EN/ZH

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports in accordance with company policies and reporting deadlines;
• Perform month-end closing activities, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations;
• Review general ledger transactions and ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and properly maintained;
• Support quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and financial review processes.

Project Accounting

• Monitor project costs, revenue recognition, work-in-progress (WIP), provisions, and contract balances;
• Reconcile project cost records with internal systems and project reports.

Accounts Payable & Subcontractor Management

• Monitor payment status and outstanding liabilities;
• Ensure compliance with internal approval procedures and delegated authority limits;
• Coordinate with procurement and commercial teams regarding subcontractor account settlements and variations.

Cashflow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor receivable collections activities;
• Review aged debtors;
• Support working capital improvement initiatives and cash management programmes.

Requirements:

• Associate degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline;
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience;
• Experience in the construction, engineering, property, or other project-based industries is preferred;
• Able to work independently and consistently meet reporting deadlines;
• Familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Responsible, detail-oriented, and eager to learn;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese.

We offer a competitive salary, good benefits, and strong opportunities for career growth.