A. Site Accounting and Financial Records
- Handle day-to-day accounting activities at the project site.
- Maintain cash books, general ledgers, journals, vouchers, and other financial records accurately.
- Ensure timely recording of all financial transactions in the ERP/accounting system.
- Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial entries in accordance with company accounting procedures.
B. Cash and Expense Management
- Manage site petty cash and ensure proper utilization of funds.
- Maintain petty cash registers and prepare periodic cash statements.
- Monitor site expenses and ensure that all expenditures are supported by valid bills, invoices, and approvals.
- Prepare and submit expense statements and cash replenishment requests to the Head Office.
- Ensure adherence to the approved project budget and company expenditure policies.
C. Vendor and Contractor Accounting
- Verify vendor bills, invoices, and supporting documents before processing.
- Check contractor bills, work completion certifications, and supporting documents in coordination with the concerned site team.
- Maintain vendor ledgers and records of outstanding payments.
- Coordinate with the Head Office for timely processing of vendor and contractor payments.
- Ensure proper documentation of advances, adjustments, and payment settlements.
D. Material and Project Expense Accounting
- Maintain accounting records for material purchases and other project-related expenses.
- Verify material purchase invoices against purchase orders, delivery challans, material receipt records, and other supporting documents, as applicable.
- Coordinate with the store and procurement teams for reconciliation of material-related transactions.
- Maintain records of site expenses and ensure proper allocation to relevant project cost heads.
- Assist in monitoring project expenditure against approved budgets.
E. Head Office Coordination and Reporting
- Coordinate with the Head Office Finance & Accounts team for accounting, payroll, payments, and financial reporting.
- Submit periodic cash statements, expense reports, vendor outstanding statements, and other financial information.
- Provide timely information and documentation required for project financial reviews.
- Ensure compliance with accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting timelines prescribed by the company.
F. Monthly Closing, Reconciliation, and Audit
- Assist in monthly and periodic financial closing activities.
- Perform bank reconciliation and cash reconciliation, wherever applicable.
- Reconcile vendor accounts, contractor accounts, and other project-related financial balances.
- Assist in preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors during project audits.
- Ensure timely resolution of audit observations and accounting discrepancies.
G. Compliance and Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, financial procedures, and approval authority matrix.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information and employee-related records.
- Ensure proper authorization and supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
- Identify and report discrepancies, irregularities, or deviations in financial records to the reporting authority.
- Perform any other accounting-related duties assigned by the Management.
Educational Qualification
- B.Com / M.Com in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
- Additional certification in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance operations.
- Experience in project-site accounting, preferably in infrastructure, construction, EPC, MEP, or Metro Rail projects.
- Prior experience in handling site expenses, petty cash, vendor payments, contractor bills, and project accounting is preferred.