Project Accountant: Financial Insight for Projects

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

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