Bookkeeper – Day shift

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Bookkeeper handling contract reconciliation sheets and invoice approvals for construction-related tasks. Ensuring invoice and PO compliance while maintaining financial accuracy across projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain Live Contract Reconciliation Sheets for each Purchase Order (PO).
  • Create a full contract breakdown, ensuring all components such as retention amounts, approved variations, deductions, and back charges are accurately recorded.
  • Communicate with the subcontractor or supplier to obtain contract breakdowns if they are lacking.
  • Continuously update and monitor the reconciliation sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Verify that all invoices received have a corresponding Purchase Order.
  • Reject invoices without POs by issuing a Payment Schedule, clearly stating the reason for deductions.
  • Forward the invoice to the Site Manager and request confirmation of awareness of the works.
  • Send invoices to the Site Manager for approval within 3 days.
  • Update the Live Contract Reconciliation Sheet with approved amounts and comments.
  • Draft and finalize Payment Schedules for rejected or reduced items.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 2–4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or a project-based industry.
  • Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or MYOB).
  • Strong understanding of invoice processing, purchase order systems, and reconciliation procedures.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, and data reconciliation).
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and coordination abilities, especially in dealing with site managers, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with construction or subcontractor payment processes.
  • Familiarity with SOPA (Security of Payment Act) compliance.
  • Experience preparing financial reports or assisting with month-end closing.
  • Exposure to contract administration or commercial accounting functions.