Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and tech-savvy Senior Accountant to manage full sets of accounts and lead financial operations for our construction and interior design firm. This role combines accounting rigor with business partnership, project cost control, and automation-driven efficiency. You will take ownership of financial reporting, revenue recognition, and cash flow forecasting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support profitability and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full Sets of Accounts

Maintain complete and accurate financial records, including journal entries, general ledger, and reconciliations. Manage monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

2. Accounts Payable (AP)

Oversee invoice processing, vendor management, and timely disbursements. Monitor cash outflows and implement tech-enabled workflows to improve AP efficiency.

3. Accounts Receivable (AR)

Generate and track client invoices; manage collections and follow up on overdue payments. Leverage automation to streamline AR tracking and enhance cash collection.

4. Revenue Recognition

Ensure accurate and compliant recognition of revenue from project-based services, including progressive billing and milestone-based models. Apply relevant standards such as percentage-of-completion (POC) where applicable.

5. Project Costing & Budget Oversight

Track project budgets, WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules, and actual expenses. Conduct variance analysis and collaborate with project managers to ensure profitability.

6. Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Provide strategic insights on trends in revenue, cost control, and project performance.

7. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

Monitor daily cash flow and prepare rolling forecasts. Recommend actions to optimize working capital and project funding.

8. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

Prepare corporate tax filings and ensure compliance with local tax regulations. Manage GST, withholding tax, and audit-related documentation.

9. Audit & Year-End Preparedness

Coordinate with external auditors during the year-end process. Prepare audit schedules and ensure timely, accurate submissions.

10. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with design, sales, and project teams to align financial operations with business needs. Translate financial data into actionable insights for decision-making.

11. Policy, Process & Tech Enablement

- Explore and leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., invoice OCR, predictive analytics, smart reconciliation) to enhance accounting accuracy, forecasting, and operational efficiency.

- Establish and refine internal controls and accounting procedures. Drive adoption of accounting systems and reporting dashboards to enhance process accuracy and visibility.

12. Continuous Improvement

Stay informed on industry best practices, evolving standards, and new tools. Lead or support finance automation and systems improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

·         Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

·         Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, interior design, architecture, or other project-based environments.

·         Proficiency in full sets of accounts, project accounting, and month/year-end processes.

·         Experience with revenue recognition for project-based billing models (POC or milestone-based).

·         Strong experience in AP/AR management and cash flow forecasting.

·         Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks, or Xero.

·         Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, formulas).

Preferred:

·         CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification.

·         Familiarity with construction contracts, project costing, and budget variance analysis.

·         Experience with ERP upgrades or system implementations.

·         Bonus: Exposure to Power BI, Google Sheets scripting, or Airtable for reporting automation.

Industry Background

Candidates should come from one or more of the following:
- Construction, Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, or Project-Based Services

Such candidates will understand:
- Progressive billing and milestone-based revenue
- Project budgeting vs. actuals
- WIP schedules and job costing nuances
- Cash flow seasonality and liquidity pressures common in project delivery

Soft Skills

·         Proactive communicator, capable of translating finance to non-finance stakeholders

·         Comfortable in lean, fast-moving environments with broad responsibilities

·         Tech-forward mindset and systems thinker, keen to drive improvement

·         Self-directed with strong ownership and attention to detail