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Accountant / Project Accounts Executive (Chennai)

Cohesive · Chennai

📅 08/08/2026
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About COHESIVE COHESIVE is a turnkey interiors, construction and project management company specializing in residential, commercial, and interior construction projects. We manage projects from concept to completion with a strong focus on quality, transparency, timely delivery, and cost control. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Construction Accountant who understands project-based accounting and the financial workflows involved in construction and interior projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with BOQs, project costing, contractor billing, vendor management, client invoicing, GST, TDS, and coordinating with project managers to monitor project finances. Key Responsibilities - Maintain complete books of accounts for construction projects. - Prepare and monitor project-wise budgets and actual costs. - Review Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and assist in cost tracking. - Verify contractor running bills and subcontractor invoices. - Process vendor bills and payment schedules. - Generate client invoices as per project milestones. - Track project profitability and cash flow. - Reconcile project expenses with site teams. - Maintain purchase orders and material cost records. - Coordinate with procurement and project management teams. - Handle GST, TDS, statutory compliance, and tax filings. - Perform bank reconciliations and monthly account closures. - Prepare MIS reports, project cost reports, and financial summaries. - Support internal and external audits. - Maintain documentation for contracts, work orders, purchase orders, and payment approvals. - Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding client payments. Required Skills & QualificationsEducation - Any financial based degree diploma or equivalent. Experience - 25 years in construction, architecture, interiors, civil contracting, or EPC industries. - Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously. Software Knowledge Experience with one or more of the following: - Tally Prime - Zoho Books - Busy Accounting - Microsoft Excel (Advanced) - ERP systems (Zoho ERP, SAP, Oracle, or construction ERP platforms) Technical Skills - Solid understanding of BOQs and project costing. - Knowledge of running bills (RA Bills) and work orders. - Vendor and subcontractor accounting. - Material procurement accounting. - GST and TDS compliance. - Client billing and milestone invoicing. - Budget vs Actual analysis. - Cost centre accounting. - Accounts payable and receivable. - Financial reporting and reconciliation. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Accuracy of project cost reporting. - Timely processing of vendor payments. - Accurate client billing. - Budget variance monitoring. - GST and statutory compliance. - Collection of outstanding receivables. - Monthly financial reporting accuracy. - Zero compliance delays. - Effective project profitability tracking. What We Offer - Competitive salary. - Performance-based increments. - Opportunity to work on premium residential and commercial projects. - Career growth in a fast-growing turnkey construction company. - Collaborative and professional work environment. Works Closely With: - Design Team - Project Managers - Site Engineers - Procurement Team members - Vendors - Clients Application Requirements Please share: - Updated Resume - Current CTC - Expected CTC - Notice Period - Current Location - Relevant experience - Experience with BOQs and project costing - Software proficiency (Tally, Zoho Books, ERP, Excel, etc.) Preferred candidates are with prior experience in construction, architecture, interiors, or EPC project accounting will be considered. Send your profile to Compensation: 30,000.00 - 40,000.00 per month Work Location: In person .
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