Accountant

About the Company:

The company is a growing construction company in Mumbai dedicated to delivering high-quality residential and commercial building projects. We pride ourselves on our commitment to precision, efficiency, and excellence. We are currently seeking an experienced, trustworthy, and detail-oriented accountant to manage our site's finances, vendor payments, and day-to-day banking operations.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly capable accountant with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the construction or real estate industry. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of our financial documentation, including material invoicing, site payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and banking communications. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that material procurement is cost-effective and that financial operations between the head office, construction sites, and our banking partners run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoicing & Billing:

• Process and manage all incoming invoices for construction materials.
• Verify and certify quantities received at the site against the generated invoices before processing payments.

Procurement & Sourcing:

• Assist in sourcing construction materials.
• Generate and analyze comparative statements (quotations) from multiple vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing.

Site Payroll Management:

Maintain, verify, and process daily attendance records and salary sheets for site workers and labor staff.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Manage all vendor and supplier payables accurately and on time.
• Track and manage receivables from property sales or client contracts.
• Actively follow up with clients/customers for pending sales payments.

Banking Operations:

• Handle day-to-day banking activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for communicating and liaising with banks for transactions, statements, and financial clearances.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial ledgers and ensure all financial data complies with standard accounting principles and company policies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized university.

2. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on accounting experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in the construction, real estate, or contracting sectors.

3. Technical Skills: * Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally Prime/ERP 9) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for comparatives and salary sheets).

4. Solid understanding of construction-related accounting (material billing, labour payroll).

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi, and Marathi (preferred for local banking and site worker communication).