Job Overview
The purpose of this role is to manage and streamline all financial operations for Prestige Blue Interiors, including project budgeting, expense tracking, and payment approvals. The Project Accountant will ensure proper cost control, minimize overspending, and introduce financial discipline across multiple renovation and interior design projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets for renovation and interior projects lasting 2 - 3 months.
Track and reconcile project expenses, including material usage, labor costs, and subcontractor payments.
Approve payments for vendors, suppliers, and laborers, ensuring alignment with budget limits.
Manage office and site petty cash, ensuring accurate and timely replenishments and reconciliations.
Maintain accurate bookkeeping and general ledger entries for all project expenditures.
Prepare monthly and project-based financial reports for management and external auditors.
Support audit preparation by maintaining up-to-date financial documentation.
Conduct market price comparisons and assist in vendor evaluation and cost negotiations.
Advise management on cost optimization, cash flow planning, and financial system improvements.
Guide the setup and implementation of an accounting or ERP system for enhanced financial tracking.
Enforce budget discipline across project sites by monitoring spending and identifying financial leakages.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3 - 4 years' experience in project or construction accounting (interior design or renovation experience preferred).
Must have worked with interior design companies and/or construction companies.
Proficiency in basic accounting software or ERP systems (QuickBooks, Sage, or equivalent).
Strong analytical, reporting, and cost-tracking skills.
Very strategic,excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
High integrity and accountability.
Assertive and detail-oriented.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong cost control and budgeting acumen.
Team player with a collaborative approach.