Senior Cost Accountant

About the role

Core Construction & Finishing is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join its finance team in Heliopolis. The role focuses on preparing, analysing and monitoring cost reports, budgets and forecasts for construction and interior‑finishing projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking and financial control.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain cost accounting records and post journal entries for project‑related expenses.
• Reconcile accounts and support month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Prepare and analyse project cost reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with project managers and finance colleagues to review financial performance and identify cost variances.
• Recommend cost‑optimisation measures and support audit processes.
• Produce management reports and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CMA or CPA preferred.
• Several years of progressive cost accounting experience, preferably in construction or engineering.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret financial data and support decision‑making.
• Experience with journal entries, general‑ledger maintenance and period‑end closing.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost‑control principles.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.