Project Accountant

Signal Flare Digital Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Flare Digital Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Accountant to provide financial oversight across our productions, from initial budgeting through final reconciliations. You will work with Project/Production Managers, Producers and the Finance team to maintain visibility of costs, forecasts and performance throughout each project's lifecycle.

The role requires 2–5 years in project or production accounting, a diploma or degree in accounting/finance, strong budgeting, cost tracking

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Around 2–5 years of experience in project accounting, management accounting, cost accounting or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, reconciliation and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project budgets and cost reports throughout the project lifecycle (Budgeting & Cost Management).
• Track budget, committed costs, actual costs and forecast final costs.
• Monitor project expenditure and provide timely visibility of significant budget variances.
• Work closely with Project/Production Managers and Producers to maintain accurate and current project financial information.
• Track approved budget revisions, additional scope and project variations.
• Support project teams with relevant financial information for planning and decision-making.
• Reconcile project revenue, client billings and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Review vendor invoices, crew and contractor costs, equipment rentals, travel expenses, production expenses, staff claims and cash advances.
• Prepare project reconciliations and financial close-outs upon completion.
• Account for outstanding commitments, accruals and costs pending invoicing.
• Review project financial records for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare Budget vs Actual and Variance Reports.
• Prepare final project profitability and margin reports.
• Work with Project/Production Managers and Producers to review material budget variances and project financial performance.
• Coordinate with Finance on client invoicing, vendor payments, receivables and project cost allocation.
• Ensure project costs are accurately allocated to the appropriate project and budget category.
• Maintain complete supporting documentation for project financial records.
• Provide accurate project financial information for month-end reporting.
• Ensure consistency between project cost reports and the company’s accounting records.
• Support established financial controls and project accounting procedures across productions.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost tracking

Reconciliation

Variance analysis

Excel

Google Sheets

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-project management

Independent working

Education

Accounting/Finance/Bachelor or Diploma

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

We're looking for a Project Accountant to provide dedicated financial oversight across our projects, from initial budgeting through to final project reconciliation.

Working closely with our Project/Production Manager, Producers and Finance team, you'll help maintain clear visibility of project costs, forecasts and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Project Budgeting & Cost Management

Set up and maintain project budgets and cost reports throughout the project lifecycle.

Track budget, committed costs, actual costs and forecast final costs.

Monitor project expenditure and provide timely visibility of significant budget variances.

Work closely with Project/Production Managers and Producers to maintain accurate and current project financial information.

Track approved budget revisions, additional scope and project variations.

Support project teams with relevant financial information for planning and decision-making.

Reconcile project revenue, client billings and expenditure against approved budgets.

Review vendor invoices, crew and contractor costs, equipment rentals, travel expenses, production expenses, staff claims and cash advances.

Prepare project reconciliations and financial close-outs upon completion.

Account for outstanding commitments, accruals and costs pending invoicing.

Review project financial records for completeness and accuracy.

Prepare Budget vs Actual and Variance Reports.

Prepare final project profitability and margin reports.

Work with Project/Production Managers and Producers to review material budget variances and project financial performance.

Production & Finance Coordination

Coordinate with Finance on client invoicing, vendor payments, receivables and project cost allocation.

Ensure project costs are accurately allocated to the appropriate project and budget category.

Maintain complete supporting documentation for project financial records.

Provide accurate project financial information for month-end reporting.

Ensure consistency between project cost reports and the company's accounting records.

Support established financial controls and project accounting procedures across productions.

What You'll Bring

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.

Around 2–5 years of experience in project accounting, management accounting, cost accounting, production accounting or a similar role.

Solid understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, reconciliation and variance analysis.

Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.

Good numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage financial information across multiple projects and deadlines.

Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with Project and Finance teams.

Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Nice to Have

Experience in any project-based industry such as media production, film & televsion, advertising, creative agencies, events or digital content.

Familiarity with production budgets, crew and contractor costs, equipment rentals and travel costs.

Experience working with international clients, overseas vendors or multiple currencies.

Experience preparing project profitability and margin reports.

Media production experience is preferred but not essential. Strong project accounting fundamentals and genuine interest to learn how media productions work matter more to us.

The Kind of Project Accountant We'd Love to Meet

You like numbers to tell a clear story.

You're naturally curious about what's behind the figures and understand that good project accounting isn't simply about recording costs, but about giving project teams and management an accurate view of financial performance throughout a project.

You're comfortable working alongside Project/Production Manager and can communicate financial information clearly without unnecessary accounting jargon.

You're organised, meticulous and commercially aware, while still able to see the bigger picture. You understand the importance of both financial accuracy and the realities of delivering complex projects.

Most importantly, you enjoy understanding how a project comes together and providing the financial insight that supports good decisions along the way.

Why Signal Flare

Signal Flare is an independent media production company based in Kuala Lumpur, working with international clients across the commercial and non-profit sectors to create compelling and thought-provoking content for audiences around the world. We believe in a world where storytelling transcends entertainment, inspiring positive change, shifting perspectives and shining a light on stories that matter.

Our work spans local and international productions and brings together filmmakers, producers, editors, designers and creative collaborators across different countries and cultures.

As our Project Accountant, you'll have visibility across the full lifecycle of our production; from budgeting and production through post-production, delivery and financial close.

You'll work at the intersection of creativity, production and finance, gaining exposure to varied productions while playing an important role in maintaining strong financial oversight across our projects.

If you're an accountant who enjoys understanding the project behind the spreadsheet, we'd like to hear from you.