Burhani Engineers is hiring an Assistant Project Accountant skilled in financial record-keeping, project budget monitoring, expense tracking, internal controls, and tax compliance.
Job Purpose
The Project Accounts Assistant will assist in budget monitoring, compliance with financial policies, and maintaining internal controls to ensure the project’s financial integrity. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and experience in project accounting.
The Project Accounts Assistant will assist in budget monitoring, compliance with financial policies, and maintaining internal controls to ensure the project’s financial integrity. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and experience in project accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial
Transactions & Record-Keeping
- Process invoices, payments, and reimbursements related to the
project.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Prepare and post journal entries in the accounting system.
- Assist in reconciling accounts (bank, supplier, and ledger
reconciliations).
Budget
Monitoring & Expense Tracking
- Assist in preparing project budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor project expenditures against budgets and report variances.
- Ensure expenses align with the project’s financial plan and
approvals.
Compliance
& Internal Controls
- Ensure all financial transactions comply with internal policies and
funding requirements.
- Support audit preparations by maintaining well-documented records.
- Assist in enforcing internal controls to prevent fraud and errors.
Reporting
& Documentation
- Prepare periodic financial reports for project managers, donors, and
stakeholders.
- Maintain documentation for project expenses, receipts, and
approvals.
- Assist in preparing financial statements related to the project.
Tax
Compliance
- Support tax filings, including VAT, withholding tax, and other
statutory payments.
Coordination
& Support
- Liaise with vendors, clients, and funding agencies on financial
matters.
- Support procurement by reviewing financial aspects of purchase
requests.
- Assist in responding to financial queries from project stakeholders.
Problem
Solving:
- Identify and resolve issues related to project finance and inventory
management.
- Propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and
accuracy.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration,
Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in project accounting, preferably
in the construction or engineering industry.
Skills
and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in accounting (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and
Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced
environment.
How to Apply
