Senior Project Accountant

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to lead financial management for major infrastructure and utilities projects. You will be responsible for overseeing contractor payments, cost reporting, financial controls, and asset accounting while ensuring compliance with contractual and governance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review and certify contractor payment applications and supporting documentation.
• Prepare payment certificates and maintain accurate payment trackers.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and forecasts.
• Produce cost reports and financial analyses for project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and contract terms.
• Support fixed‑asset accounting and project capitalization activities.
• Liaise with project teams, finance departments, and contractors on payment matters.
• Track outstanding invoices and resolve payment‑related issues.
• Assist with investment planning, cost analysis, and financial reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in project accounting or infrastructure finance.
• Background in utilities, infrastructure, engineering or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project costing, contractor payments and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Required skills

• Payment certificates
• Financial controls
• Cost analysis
• Cost reporting
• Project cost management
• Financial management
• Project accounting
• Asset accounting
• Advanced Excel
• ERP system knowledge