Accountant CPA / Accounting Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Review and approve journal entries, payment vouchers, and expense reports.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.

Construction Project Accounting

• Maintain project-wise cost accounting and monitor budgets vs. actual expenses.
• Track construction costs including materials, labor, subcontractors, and overheads.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP), revenue recognition, and project profitability.
• Verify subcontractor bills, progress payments, and retention amounts.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, and statutory regulations.
• Assist in preparation and filing of tax returns and statutory reports.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Team Supervision & Coordination

• Supervise and guide accounting staff to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Assign tasks, review work, and provide training and performance feedback.
• Coordinate with procurement, payroll, HR, and project teams for accurate financial data.
• Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
• Compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations
• Effective project cost control
• Audit observations and resolution
• Team productivity and efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• With 5 years or more work experience as Accounting Supervisor preferably gained from a construction company or other business activities

• With sound knowledge of accounting, audit and tax compliance principles and practices.

• Well versed in financial statements preparation and analysis aligned w/ international standard and generally accepted accounting practices

• Well versed in taxation and other government reportorial systems including latest updates and proficient in the accurate and timely preparation of compliance.

• Well-verse in the CAS, taxation and other reportorial compliance.

• Have strong personality and good leadership qualities

• With good management skills, has the ability to train and lead department in its day to day processes

• Can efficiently deal with work pressures

• Highly professional and with good working attitude