Project Accounting and Controlling

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Job Title: Project Accounting & Controlling (PAC)

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Role Profile:

As a PAC (Project Accounting & Controlling) professional, you will be responsible for overseeing project financials, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and driving improvements in financial processes and reporting. Based on your experience level, you will contribute to or lead critical functions in project accounting, financial forecasting, ledger management, audits, and system automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Accounting Management:

  Prepare, review, and post project-related accounting entries including cost capitalization, accruals, cost allocations, and adjustments.

• Project Ledger Oversight:

  Maintain accuracy and integrity of the project ledger, reconciling transactions in compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

• Cash Flow Reconciliation:

  Perform and manage reconciliations of project cash flows; investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.

• IFCA Transaction Execution:

  Execute and review Integrated Financial and Cost Accounting (IFCA) transactions across multiple projects to ensure compliance.

• Cost Allocation & Budget Control:

  Allocate costs across project components and cost centers; monitor project budgets, analyze variances, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Financial Reporting & Forecasting:

  Generate financial reports including cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis for project stakeholders and leadership teams.

• Month-End & Year-End Close:

  Support or lead project-related closing activities including accruals, adjustments, and compliance with IFRS/GAAP.

• Audit & Compliance Support:

  Coordinate with internal and external auditors, prepare documentation, and implement audit recommendations.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  Collaborate with project managers, procurement, treasury, and finance teams to ensure accurate validation of expenses and financial alignment.

• Process Improvement & Automation:

  Identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing processes; lead or support initiatives for automation, standardization, and ERP optimization.

• ERP & System Utilization:

  Work proficiently in ERP tools like

  SAP

  ,

  Oracle

  , or equivalents to manage project financials and reporting.

• Mentorship & Team Support (for senior roles):

  Guide junior associates, review deliverables, and promote knowledge sharing and team excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in

  Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

  , or a related field

• CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA or semi-qualified

  or any equivalent certifications are preferred

Experience:

• 4 to 10 years

  of experience in project accounting, financial reporting, or controlling
• Prior exposure to

  Real Estate

  or

  Manufacturing

  industry preferred
• Hands-on experience with

  IFRS/GAAP

  and complex project cost structures

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
  
• Proficiency in

  ERP systems

  (SAP, Oracle) and

  MS Excel

  (pivot tables, formulas, etc.)
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  
• Leadership and team mentoring capabilities (for senior roles)