enior Accountant – Contracting & Construction

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in contracting, construction, and real estate development to oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in project accounting, budgeting, cost control, cash flow management, and financial reporting, with the ability to work closely with management, project teams, contractors, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities across construction and contracting projects and company operations.

• Manage and monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow, billing, collections, and financial performance.

• Prepare and review financial reports and provide accurate financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify variances, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure accurate recording and tracking of construction costs, payments, invoices, and project expenses.

• Support financial forecasting, project evaluation, and long-term financial planning.

• Develop financial models covering project costs, cash flow projections, profitability, and ROI.

• Ensure compliance with Lebanese accounting standards, tax regulations, and applicable statutory requirements.

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, contractors, suppliers, and other financial stakeholders.

• Supervise and mentor accounting team members and ensure efficient accounting processes.

• Develop and implement accounting SOPs, internal controls, and procedures to improve accuracy and minimize financial risks.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Perform additional financial analysis and projects as required by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or managerial accounting role.

• Strong experience within construction, contracting, or real estate development is essential.

• Proven experience in project-based accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project costing, revenue recognition, and financial controls.

• Experience working with auditors, tax advisors, contractors, suppliers, and project management teams.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with large construction contractors, real estate developers, civil works, infrastructure, or high-end residential developments.

• Experience with luxury residential and villa projects is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Lebanese accounting and taxation requirements.

• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is an advantage.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems used in construction and real estate companies is an advantage