Lead Project Accounts & Admin Manager (Site)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Lead – Project Accounts & Admin Manager (Site) to drive site-level finance, accounts, and administration functions. The role is responsible for ensuring financial governance, statutory compliance, cost control, and seamless administrative support while enabling efficient project execution across project sites.

Location: Project Sites (Across India)

Function: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Finance Head (Business) & Project Director / Project Manager

Experience:

15–22 Years of relevant experience in Project Finance, Accounts, and Site Administration, preferably in EPC, Construction, or Infrastructure organizations.

Educational Qualification:

• B.Com & M.Com

• MBA (Finance) / CA / CMA – Preferred

Key Responsibilities:

✔ Lead site accounting operations including vendor payments, payroll coordination, statutory compliance, and financial controls.

✔ Monitor project budgets, cost control measures, cash flow, fund requirements, and banking transactions in coordination with Corporate Finance.

✔ Ensure timely preparation and submission of:

• Financial Statements

• MIS Reports

• Audit Documentation

• Statutory Returns

✔ Oversee site administration including:

• Accommodation

• Transportation

• Office Infrastructure

• Employee Welfare Facilities

✔ Ensure compliance with taxation, labour laws, statutory regulations, and corporate governance requirements.

✔ Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure timely closure of audit observations.

✔ Maintain financial, contractual, statutory, and administrative records.

✔ Support procurement and logistics teams in vendor onboarding, invoice verification, and payment processing.

✔ Lead, mentor, and develop the Site Accounts & Administration team while driving operational excellence and policy compliance.

Technical Competencies

• Project Finance & Financial Accounting

• Budgeting & Cost Control

• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Cost Accounting & Cost Estimation

• Auditing & Internal Controls

• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Labour Law Compliance

• Contract Interpretation & Claims Management

• Commercial Acumen

• Vendor Management

• Risk Management

• Insurance Management

• Reconciliation & MIS Reporting

• ERP / Digital Finance Systems

• Site Administration & Welfare Management, Liaison with Government Authorities & External Stakeholders

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strategic thinking and sound decision-making ability

• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

• High attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic project environments

• Effective networking and relationship-building skills

• Strong planning, prioritization, and time management

• Self-driven, proactive, and result-oriented approach

• High emotional intelligence and professional integrity

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development