Cost Accountant

Job description:

Job Title: Cost Accountant – Construction Finance

Location: Chennai (initially remote)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to ₹45,000/month

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant with strong knowledge of construction finance and project costing. The role involves handling day-to-day accounts, preparing project cost sheets, and ensuring accurate financial control for UK-based construction clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting and financial transactions for construction projects.
• Prepare and maintain project-wise cost sheets, budgets, and variance reports.
• Track and monitor labour, subcontractor, material, and overhead costs.
• Analyse cost deviations and suggest cost-saving measures.
• Prepare MIS reports, financial statements, and audit documents.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and UK finance teams for accurate cost data.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation, and statutory rules.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce (CA Inter/ICWA must).
• 5+ years of hands-on costing and accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction project costing, budgeting, and reporting.
• Skilled in Tally/ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with international/UK clients is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Provident fund
• Exposure to UK construction projects
• Stable, permanent role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Do you have CA Inter or ICWA qualification?
• How many years of experience do you have in cost accounting within the construction industry?
• Have you prepared project-wise cost sheets or job costing reports?
• Are you proficient in Tally or any ERP accounting software?
• Have you worked on budget vs. actual cost variance analysis?
• Mention your current location .
• Do you have own laptop ?
• What is your current monthly salary and expected salary?
• When can you start the position ?

Work Location: In person