Senior Accountant (MEP Projects)

5 - 10 years

3 - 6 Lacs

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Job Title: Senior Accountant (MEP Projects)

Experience: 5–10 Years
Location: Chennai

Educational Qualification: B.com /M.com/ CA, Plus Tally

sex: Male/Female.

Age: Between 27 to 45

Radius: 10 to 20 KM.

Salary: Rs: 30000/- to 55000/- / Month Plus other benefits.

Notice Period: 15 days

Industry: MEP / Construction
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of MEP project activities, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance with statutory norms, and effective financial controls. The role requires strong expertise in Tally ERP, payroll management, and contracting/project accounting, along with a deep understanding of statutory compliance related to construction and MEP industries.

Key Responsibilities1. Project Accounting & Financial Management

  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations for multiple MEP projects.
  • Prepare project cost reports, monitor budgets, and track expenses.
  • Ensure proper allocation of costs to respective projects and cost centers.
  • Review Work Orders, Purchase Orders, and vendor agreements for correctness.

2. Tally ERP & General Ledger Management

  • Maintain accurate financial records in Tally ERP/Tally Prime.
  • Handle ledger scrutiny, journal entries, reconciliation, and month-end closing.
  • Manage accounts payable/receivable, vendor payments, and customer billing.

3. Payroll & Employee Expense Management

  • Process monthly payroll in coordination with HR/management.
  • Maintain attendance, overtime, and compliance-related payroll records.
  • Handle employee advances, settlements, reimbursements, and statutory payroll deductions (PF, ESI, PT, TDS).

4. Statutory Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory norms.
  • Prepare and file monthly/quarterly/annual returns.
  • Coordinate with auditors for statutory and internal audits.
  • Maintain documentation as per compliance standards.

5. Financial Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare MIS reports, profitability statements, cash flow statements, and project cost summaries.
  • Support management decision-making through accurate financial forecasts and analysis.
  • Conduct variance analysis between actual vs. budgeted project expenses.

6. Vendor & Client Coordination

  • Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants regarding invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
  • Coordinate with clients for invoices, payment follow-up, and commercial documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
  • 5–10 years of experience in accounting within the MEP/Construction/Contracting sector.
  • Strong proficiency in Tally ERP/Tally Prime and MS Excel.
  • Experience in payroll processing and statutory payroll compliance.
  • Solid understanding of project accounting, cost control, and financial documentation.
  • Knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, and other statutory regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience working with subcontractors, consultants, and MEP teams.
  • Exposure to WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), BOQs, and project costing.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Note:

The interested candidate can send their resume through the WhatsApp Number 90870 91699

The shortlisted candidate will be announced the in person interview in our corporate office

Thanks & Regards

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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