Accountant- Andheri

Job Description:

About Us

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

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly capable Accountant with a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably within 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.

Desired Profile / Criteria / Skills :

• Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized university.
• 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.
• Technical Skills: * Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally Prime/ERP 9) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for comparatives and salary sheets).
• Solid understanding of construction-related accounting (material billing, labor payroll).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi, and Marathi (preferred for local banking and site worker communication).

Key Competencies:

• High ethical standards and confidentiality in handling financial data.
• Strong negotiation skills for material sourcing and vendor management.
• High attention to detail, especially when certifying quantities and processing payroll.
• Proactive approach to following up on receivables.