Accounts Payable - construction projects

Role & responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for construction projects, including contractor, subcontractor, consultant, and vendor payments.
• Drive weekly cash flow forecasting, funds planning, and payment proposals aligned with project funding requirements.
• Review and process RA bills, milestone-based payments, retention releases, advances, and statutory payments.
• Coordinate with Project, Procurement, Contracts, and Treasury teams to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Monitor AP aging, outstanding liabilities, and disputed invoices, ensuring timely resolution.
• Validate invoices against contracts, work completion certificates, purchase orders, and project budgets.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, internal controls, and financial governance requirements.
• Support month-end closures, accruals, reconciliations, and project cost reporting.
• Prepare MIS reports on AP aging, cash flow, project liabilities, and payment status.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and best practices across AP operations.

Essential Attributes

Technical

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Project Accounting, and Construction Finance.
• Experience in contractor billing, RA bills, milestone payments, retention accounting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Understanding of CapEx accounting, project cost controls, GST, and TDS compliance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems; SAP PS, MM, FI, and VIM exposure preferred.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and financial reporting.

Behavioural

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred candidate profile

• 5-10 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Project Finance, or Construction Finance.
• Experience managing contractor/vendor payments, reconciliations, and AP aging.
• Exposure to Construction, Infrastructure, EPC, Manufacturing, or Greenfield Project environments.
• Experience handling audits, compliance, and financial governance.
• Prior team management experience preferred.

Qualifications

MBA (Finance) / M.Com / CA Inter / CMA Inter / B.Com with relevant experience.

Experience Required: 5-10 years.