About the role
Job Description
- We are looking for a Site-Based Accountant with 5 + years of experience in
- construction projects. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in contractors’
- transactions, subcontractor payments, invoices, site expenses, material supplies,
- and preparation/review of payment certificates and progress statements.
- Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the accounting activities related to the project/site.
- Prepare, review, and follow up on contractors’ and subcontractors’ payment
- certificates.
- Verify quantities, prices, contracts, and supporting documents related to payment
- certificates.
- Handle and record material and service supply invoices and ensure proper
- documentation.
- Review and maintain contractors’ and subcontractors’ accounts, including
- payments, deductions, advances, and outstanding balances.
- Reconcile contractors’ accounts and follow up on pending invoices and
- payments.
- Monitor site expenses, petty cash, and daily financial transactions.
- Ensure that all site transactions are properly documented and recorded in
- accordance with company policies.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Procurement, Quantity Surveyors,
- Store/Warehouse, and Head Office Finance team regarding financial and
- contractual matters.
- Review supporting documents such as purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes,
- contracts, and approvals.
- Prepare regular financial reports and statements related to site activities.
- Monitor retention, advances, deductions, VAT, and other contractual
- adjustments related to contractors and suppliers.
- Ensure timely submission of financial documents to Head Office.
- Support month-end closing and reconciliation activities.
- Maintain organized records of all site accounting documents for audit and
- management purposes.
- Job Requirements
- Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within construction,
contracting, or project-based companies.
Proven experience in contractors’/subcontractors’ accounts and payment
certificates.
Good understanding of suppliers, material supplies, invoices, and site
expenses.
Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial documentation.
Very good Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Willingness to operate from the site at Wedi (near Qena)
Preferred Experience
A minimum of 3 years’ experience with construction companies.
Experience handling contractors’ and subcontractors’ accounts.
Experience reviewing payment certificates, BOQs, quantities, deductions,
retention, and advances.
Experience coordinating between project sites and Head Office Finance.
Source: the employer's own careers page.