Position Summary

The Assistant Accountant will play a critical hands-on role in maintaining the company’s financial backbone. The ideal candidate will take full operational ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, voucher generation, general and subsidiary ledger maintenance, vendor and subcontractor ledger reconciliation, and strict monthly/periodic bank reconciliations.

Working directly under senior finance executives, the Assistant Accountant must demonstrate absolute precision in double-entry accounting, rigorous verification of site expenses, and the ability to produce timely, audit-ready financial records.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Bookkeeping & Voucher Management

• Prepare, verify, and record all accounting vouchers—including

  Payment Vouchers (CPV/BPV)

  ,

  Receipt Vouchers (CRV/BRV)

  , and

  Journal Vouchers (JV)

  —with complete supporting documentation (bills, delivery challans, site engineer sign-offs, and approvals).
• Maintain strict numerical control and systematic physical/digital archiving of all accounting vouchers and tax invoices.
• Ensure all entries adhere strictly to double-entry bookkeeping standards and company accounting policies.

2. General & Subsidiary Ledger Maintenance

• Maintain up-to-date, accurate general ledgers, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR).
• Perform continuous reviews of ledger balances to identify, investigate, and rectify discrepancies or unallocated transactions.
• Ensure clear expense tagging against designated residential projects and cost centers.

3. Vendor & Subcontractor Account Management

• Maintain and monitor individual accounts for construction material vendors, specialized finishing suppliers, contractors, and labor teams.
• Process vendor invoices against Purchase Orders (POs) and Site Goods Received Notes (GRNs) / verification sheets.
• Conduct regular, proactive ledger reconciliations with vendors and subcontractors to confirm outstanding balances, retention monies, and payment schedules.

4. Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Execute regular bank reconciliations (daily/weekly/monthly) across all corporate and project bank accounts against company cash books.
• Monitor petty cash funds, advance accounts, and site imprest registers, ensuring timely reconciliation and replenishment vouchers.
• Assist in periodic account closing activities, year-end audits, and the preparation of ledger aging schedules.

5. Financial Reporting Support

• Generate accurate ledger summaries, trial balances, and expense reports for senior finance managers.
• Assist senior management in cash flow tracking, invoice generation, and cost tracking for ongoing villa projects.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce (B.Com/BBA/BS Accounting & Finance), or partly qualified CA/ACCA/CMA.
• Experience: 1–3 years of proven experience in day-to-day bookkeeping, voucher preparation, ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations. Experience in real estate, construction, or civil contracting is highly advantageous.
• Software Proficiency:

• Advanced command of MS Excel

  (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, Reconciliation formatting).
• Hands-on proficiency with accounting ERP systems or software (QuickBooks, Peachtree, or specialized ERP systems).
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, withholding tax deductions, and standard reconciliation techniques.

Key Competencies & Behavioral Attributes

• Meticulous Attention to Detail: Zero-tolerance approach to unverified numbers, missing documentation, or unreconciled balances.
• Numerical & Analytical Acumen: Speed and precision in cross-verifying invoices, bank debits/credits, and supplier ledger entries.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Uncompromising ethical conduct when dealing with confidential corporate records, payroll, and banking details.
• Proactive Follow-through: Ability to coordinate effectively with on-site project engineers, procurement personnel, and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and skill.
• A professional, structured work culture within an expanding, high-end real estate brand.
• Direct mentorship from seasoned financial executives, offering substantial career growth in corporate and project finance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the criteria should forward their updated CV along with a brief cover letter outlining their experience in ledger reconciliation and voucher management to

[careers@mustafadevelopers.com / HR Department Contact]