ERPNext Development Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced ERPNext professional to lead the end-to-end implementation of ERPNext for our construction and infrastructure business. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on knowledge of all ERPNext modules, with a core focus on accounting and financial management tailored to the construction industry.

This is a leadership and execution role, responsible for aligning ERP workflows to project-based construction operations, managing full implementation lifecycle, and delivering a system that enables real-time control over project costing, financials, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complete ERPNext implementation for construction/infrastructure operations.
• Gather business requirements, map processes, and design ERP solutions accordingly.
• Configure and deploy core modules:
• Accounting & Finance (main focus)
• Projects
• HR & Payroll
• Procurement & Inventory
• Sales & Subcontracting
• Asset Management
• Ensure smooth go-live and post-implementation support.

Construction Accounting & Finance

• Set up project-wise accounting, cost centers, and budget controls.
• Configure job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) tracking, and retention handling.
• Manage subcontractor billing, milestone-based invoicing, and advance adjustments.
• Oversee multi-company & multi-currency accounting if required.
• Generate real-time project profitability reports, cost variance, and cash flow tracking.
• Ensure tax compliance (GST/VAT/WHT/TDS) and prepare for audit readiness.

Cross-Functional ERP Integration

• Integrate accounting with procurement, inventory, HR, payroll, and operations.
• Automate workflows like purchase to pay, project approvals, and timesheet-based costing.
• Support fixed asset accounting and project asset capitalization.

Training & Documentation

• Train finance, project, and admin teams on ERP workflows.
• Prepare SOPs, user manuals, and change management documentation.
• Act as the go-to ERP expert for ongoing support, upgrades, and process improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of ERPNext implementation experience, including full-cycle projects.
• Strong expertise in construction/infrastructure project accounting.
• Deep functional knowledge of ERPNext’s finance, projects, and procurement modules.
• Proven experience handling:
• Project-based costing
• Retention and advance payments
• Subcontractor financials
• Milestone-based revenue recognition
• Ability to lead end-to-end ERP projects independently.
• Strong communication, documentation, and training skills.

Preferred / Good to Have

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering (CA / CPA / MBA Finance preferred).
• Experience in infrastructure, EPC, civil contracting, or real estate firms.
• Knowledge of Frappe framework, Python scripting, or ERPNext customization (optional).
• Exposure to TDS, RCM, GST compliance (India or relevant regional taxes).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 3 years (Preferred)
• ERPNext Programming: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person