Assistant Manager - Finance and Accounts

Muthoot Pappachan Centre of Excellence in Sports (MPCES) is currently developing a comprehensive residential sports school at Palakkad, intended to provide international standard sports education and training facilities. This prestigious initiative aligns with the Group’s objective of promoting sports excellence and physical education. Position Overview: We are looking for a committed and detail-oriented Assistant Manager with relevant experience in construction/project accounting and finance management to support the financial operations of this landmark project.

Key Responsibilities: Day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting entries Project-wise accounting and cost allocation Budget monitoring, variance analysis, and budget tracking Processing and verification of contractor/vendor bills Project payment processing and payment scheduling Monitoring advances, retention money, and contractor reconciliations Handling taxation compliance including TDS and GST Preparation and filing support for statutory returns Vendor ledger reconciliation and account finalization MIS reporting and preparation of project finance reports Coordination with internal finance team, auditors, consultants, and project stakeholders Participation in project review meetings with technical and execution teams Verification of supporting documents related to work completion/payment certification Assisting in internal controls and compliance documentation Periodic site visits to Palakkad (approximately once a month or as required) Supporting statutory audit and project-related financial audits Desired Candidate Profile: CMA Qualified/MBA Finance / CMA or CA Semi-qualified Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance & accounts Prior exposure to construction/project accounting is preferred Strong knowledge of accounting standards, GST, and TDS compliance Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP software Good analytical, coordination, and communication skills Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams including technical/project execution teams Preferred Experience: Candidates with prior experience in: Infrastructure / Construction / Real Estate project accounting Budgetary control and project cost monitoring Contractor billing and project payment management