Manager - Project Accountancy - CA

Project Accountant to manage financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for a large-scale industrial project. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with at least 5+ years of experience in project accounting, and compliance within manufacturing or infrastructure sectors. Proficiency in SAP (FI/CO module) is desired, and an ICWA qualification will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Accounting & Financial Management

- Oversee financial activities for the greenfield project, ensuring accurate cost tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Establish and implement project cost controls, expense monitoring, and variance analysis.

- Ensure proper allocation of costs and expenses to respective project phases.

- Monitor capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) within budget constraints.

- Collaborate with project teams for fund flow management and periodic financial reporting.

Compliance & Reporting

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

- Prepare and present MIS reports, financial statements, and cash flow projections.

- Handle audits related to project accounting, working with internal & external auditors.

- Ensure adherence to GST, TDS, and other tax compliances specific to project finance.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with project managers, procurement, and operations to track project financials.

- Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies for project financing and compliance.

- Support senior management with financial insights and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory

- 5+ years of experience in greenfield accounting / project accounting

- SAP-FI/CO experience Desired

- ICWA / CMA qualification Added advantage

- Experience in manufacturing, infrastructure, or EPC projects preferred

- Strong knowledge of taxation, compliances, and financial controls