Senior Reporting & Budgeting Accountant

Education

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

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, with significant exposure to financial consolidation in a construction or project-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry financials, 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 accounting standards.

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

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Senior Reporting & Budgeting Accountant to join our finance team in a megaconstruction company. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation activities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial consolidation, reporting on construction projects, and the ability to provide strategic insights to senior management on financial performance.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial data, enabling decision‑making, and ensuring compliance with all accounting standards.

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the financial consolidation process for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Analyze financial performance and provide commentary to senior management on variances, trends, and key financial metrics.

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with project managers, department heads, and senior management.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for forecasting purposes.
• Provide ongoing forecasts and support the management team with timely updates and financial insights.
• Monitor construction project budgets and ensure that costs are in line with projections.
• Manage the consolidation of financial statements across multiple business units and entities, including joint ventures and subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate elimination of intercompany transactions and balances.
• Perform detailed reconciliations between the consolidated results and individual entity results.

• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations for cost control, efficiency improvements, and investment opportunities.
• Work closely with project managers and the leadership team to evaluate the financial health of ongoing and future construction projects.
• Assist with financial modeling for business decisions, including project viability assessments and cash flow projections.

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