Assistant Projects and Assets Accountant

• Manage and maintain financial records, research projects, grants, and institutional project budgets Track Budget vs Actuals, CAPEX, OPEX, grant income, expenditure, and prepare forecast reports highlighting variances and funding gaps. Validate project transactions, ensure correct budget coding, fund allocation, and compliance with institutional policies and funding requirements. Manage Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Capital Work in Progress (CWIP), ensuring proper capitalization and timely asset registration. Perform General Ledger Reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support management reporting, project costing, and project closure activities. Support Month-End/Year-End Closing, prepare financial schedules, and assist with Internal & External Audits through accurate documentation and reconciliations. Strong knowledge of Project Accounting, Grant Accounting, Budgeting, IFRS (IAS 16, IAS 20, IAS 36, IAS 2), Advanced Excel, ERP Systems (Oracle, NetSuite, Zoho Books), and reporting tools such as Power BI • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, demonstrating a strong academic foundation. • 1-3 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on project accounting or fixed assets. • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis. • Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.