Accountant

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cost Accounting & Project Tracking

• Track and analyse production and construction project costs (labour, materials, equipment, and overhead)
• Perform percentage-of-completion accounting for contracts
• Compare actual costs to budgeted costs and report variances
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) inventory and physical stock counts in the manufacturing plant

General Accounting & Operations

• Manage full-set accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL)
• Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and payroll allocations
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and sub-ledgers monthly
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare tax filings, including GST (Goods and Services Tax) or local corporate taxes
• Work with external auditors during annual financial audits
• Ensure financial practices comply with local accounting standards (e.g., SFRS / IFRS)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a Degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on accounting experience
• Prior experience in the manufacturing, construction, or engineering sector is a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge of job costing and contract accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., AUTOCount, SAP, MYOB, or QuickBooks) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good understanding of internal controls, tax regulations, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail