Lead – Project Accounts & Admin Manager (Site)

L&T Construction; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Construction is seeking an experienced Lead – Project Accounts & Admin Manager (Site) to drive site-level finance, accounts, and administration functions across project sites in India.

The role ensures financial governance, statutory compliance, cost control, and efficient administrative support to enable seamless project execution and stakeholder coordination at all sites. You will lead a team and work closely with Finance Head and Project Directors.

Qualifications

• Site finance, accounts, and administration management experience.
• Strong governance and statutory compliance capabilities.
• Experience in EPC/Construction/infrastructure preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work across multiple project sites across India.

Responsibilities

• Lead site accounting operations including vendor payments and payroll coordination.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and cost control measures.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements and statutory returns.
• Oversee site administration, taxation, and labour law compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors and close audit observations.
• Maintain financial, contractual, statutory, and administrative records.
• Support procurement and logistics in onboarding and invoicing.
• Develop and mentor the Site Accounts & Administration team.

Skills

Leadership

Project finance

Budgeting

Statutory compliance

Vendor payments

Payroll coordination

Audit coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead – Project Accounts & Admin Manager (Site) to drive site-level finance, accounts, and administration functions. The role is responsible for ensuring financial governance, statutory compliance, cost control, and seamless administrative support while enabling efficient project execution across project sites.

Location: Project Sites (Across India)

Function: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Finance Head (Business) & Project Director / Project Manager

Experience:

15–22 Years of relevant experience in Project Finance, Accounts, and Site Administration, preferably in EPC, Construction, or Infrastructure organizations.

Educational Qualification:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site accounting operations including vendor payments, payroll coordination, statutory compliance, and financial controls.
• Monitor project budgets, cost control measures, cash flow, fund requirements, and banking transactions in coordination with Corporate Finance.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of:
  • Financial Statements
  • Statutory Returns
• Oversee site administration including:
• Ensure compliance with taxation, labour laws, statutory regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Maintain financial, contractual, statutory, and administrative records.
• Support procurement and logistics teams in vendor onboarding, invoice verification, and payment processing.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Site Accounts & Administration team while driving operational excellence and policy compliance.
• Project Finance & Financial Accounting
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
• Site Administration & Welfare Management, Liaison with Government Authorities & External Stakeholders
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinking and sound decision-making ability
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic project environments
• Effective networking and relationship-building skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, and time management
• Self-driven, proactive, and result-oriented approach
• High emotional intelligence and professional integrity
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development