Project Accountant - Construction

ARCHER RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Accountant for its Tier 1 Specialist Contractor client. The role involves monitoring project performance, managing budgeting, and providing insights on financial data. Candidates should have a degree in Accountancy or ACCA, 3-5 years of related experience, and advanced Excel skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly within project management teams.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Prior exposure to accounting for construction contracts is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Office 365 and proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project performance and develop key performance indicators.
• Administer and review project plans against actual results.
• Provide insights into project financials including cashflow.

Skills

Project performance monitoring

Budgeting and forecasting

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Degree in Accountancy or ACCA

Tools

MS Office

Office 365 suite

Job description

Overview

Our client is a Tier 1 Specialist Contractor with regional offices. Due to recent project wins, they are currently seeking an experienced Project Accountant to be a part of the Singapore office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project performance, determine improvement areas by developing key performance indicators for critical metrics; clearly communicate projects’ results and status to stakeholders on a regular basis
• Active involvement in project budgeting and forecasting processes; administer and review all plans against actual results with a view to identify, explain and correct variances as appropriate
• Maintain project schedule and cost forecast throughout project
• Analyse schedule and cost trends and provides actual and forecasted cost schedules to project team
• Provide insights into project WIP, collections, risks, opportunities and cashflow
• Present all financial data in a transparent way, attends project and management review to present cost status
• Actively reviewing and recommending measures for continuous improvement in project management and reporting processes
• Comply to the office HSEQ guidelines and The Group\'s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, ACCA or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience, prior exposure to accounting for construction contracts will be advantageous.
• Familiar with Office 365 suite and proficient in MS Office
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills is essential.

To view more roles within; construction, real estate, engineering, architecture or renewables, please visit our website: www.archerrecruitment.com, contact one of our specialist consultants http://archerrecruitment.com/about/our-people/ and/or 'follow' our LinkedIn page for regular industry updates.

We appreciate every application, however, due to a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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