Senior Reporting & Budgeting Accountant

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting,Finance, or a related field (CPA, ACCA, or similar qualification preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a similarrole, with significant exposure to financial consolidation in a construction orproject-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction industryfinancials, project accounting, and cost management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting,budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in financial consolidation software(e.g., JD Edwards, SAP, Microsoft office).
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and local accountingstandards.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, andproblem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivottables, vlookups, and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication skills, with the abilityto present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy infinancial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meettight deadlines.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, ideally within theconstruction or project-based industries.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented SeniorReporting & Budgeting Accountant to join our finance team in a megaconstruction company. This role will be responsible for overseeing financialreporting, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation activities. The idealcandidate will have significant experience in financial consolidation,reporting on construction projects, and the ability to provide strategicinsights to senior management on financial performance. You will play a keyrole in ensuring accurate and timely financial data, enabling decision-making,and ensuring compliance with all accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, andannual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the financial consolidation processfor multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accountingstandards.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statementsin accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Analyze financial performance and providecommentary to senior management on variances, trends, and key financialmetrics.

Budgeting& Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, workingclosely with project managers, department heads, and senior management.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial modelsfor forecasting purposes.
• Provide ongoing forecasts and support themanagement team with timely updates and financial insights.
• Monitor construction project budgets and ensurethat costs are in line with projections.
• Manage the consolidation of financial statementsacross multiple business units and entities, including joint ventures andsubsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate elimination of intercompanytransactions and balances.
• Perform detailed reconciliations between theconsolidated results and individual entity results.

FinancialAnalysis & Strategic Support:

• Conduct variance analysis and providerecommendations for cost control, efficiency improvements, and investmentopportunities.
• Work closely with project managers and theleadership team to evaluate the financial health of ongoing and futureconstruction projects.
• Assist with financial modeling for businessdecisions, including project viability assessments and cash flow projections.

Compliance& Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financialregulations, tax laws, and accounting principles.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Support the development and maintenance ofinternal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.