Job Description

The Accounts cum Operations Manager - Construction Projects is responsible for managing

site-level accounting, billing, cost control, and operational coordination

for construction projects. The role acts as a bridge between

site engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and management

, ensuring smooth financial control, timely billing, statutory compliance, and efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities
1. Site Accounts & Finance

Maintain

site-wise and project-wise accounts

Track

daily expenses, petty cash, site advances, and reimbursements

Monitor

cash flow requirements for sites

and plan fund allocation Ensure proper documentation for

all site expenditures

Coordinate with HO accounts for

monthly closing and reporting

2. Billing & Project Cost Control

Prepare and verify

Running Account (RA) bills and final bills

as per BOQ Track

client billing milestones and payment schedules

Monitor

project budgets, cost vs estimate, and profitability

Control

material consumption, labour costs, and subcontractor payments

Identify cost overruns and report deviations to managemenT
3. Vendor, Subcontractor & Labour Management

Verify

vendor and subcontractor bills

based on measurements and work completion Track

labour attendance, wages, and productivity

Ensure timely payments to vendors and subcontractors to avoid site disruptions Maintain

work orders, agreements, and payment terms

4. Procurement, Stores & Inventory Control

Coordinate with site engineers for

material indents and procurement

Track

material inward, consumption, returns, and closing stock

Maintain

site store records and stock reconciliation

Prevent material wastage, pilferage, and over-ordering
5. Statutory & Compliance (Construction-Specific)

Ensure

GST compliance

for construction billing and input credit Manage

TDS on contractors, vendors, and professionals

Maintain records related to

labour laws

, if applicable Coordinate with CA for audits and statutory filings
6. Site Operations & Coordination

Act as the

single point of coordination

between site, HO, and management Track

project schedules, manpower deployment, and resource planning

Support site team in resolving

payment, procurement, and documentation issues

Assist management with

project progress and financial status updates

7. Reporting & MIS

Prepare

site-wise MIS reports

including: Cost vs Budget Billing vs Collection Material consumption Vendor outstanding Submit

weekly and monthly reports

to management
8. Labour Management & Workforce Control

Maintain

labour strength records

(trade-wise and site-wise) Track

labour attendance, productivity, overtime, and wages

Control

labour costs

as per approved budget and project norms Ensure availability of

skilled and unskilled labour

as per work schedule Coordinate with site engineers to

forecast labour requirements

in advance
9. Labour Bank Creation & Rapid Replacement

Develop and maintain a

Labour Bank

consisting of: Skilled workers (masons, carpenters, welders, fitters, electricians, painters, etc.) Semi-skilled and unskilled labour Maintain

contact details, trade skills, wage rates, and availability status

Ensure

quick replacement of absentee or exited labour

with minimal downtime Build relationships with

labour suppliers, supervisors, and subcontract gangs

Standardize

onboarding process

for replacement labour (ID, wage rate, reporting)
Required Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of

construction accounting and project costing

Hands-on experience with

BOQ-based billing and RA bills

Knowledge of

GST & TDS applicable to construction projects

Proficiency in

Tally, Excel, and construction ERP (if any)

Ability to work closely with

site engineers and project managers

Strong follow-up, coordination, and problem-solving skills
Qualifications

B.Com / M.Com / Degree in Finance or Accounting CA-Inter / CMA-Inter (preferred)

5-10 years' experience

in construction or engineering projects
Reporting To

Managing Director

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely preparation of RA bills and collections Site cost control and budget adherence Accuracy of site accounts and documentation Zero statutory penalties Smooth site operations with minimal delays due to finance issues Zero work stoppage due to labour shortage Timely replacement of labour from labour bank Labour cost control within approved budget Accurate labour billing and wage processing Smooth site operations with minimal downtime
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?15,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:

Construction: 5 years (Required)
Language:

Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, English (Required)
Work Location: In person