About this role
A Lagos-based role for an experienced Accountant with a background in construction, engineering, procurement or EPC environments. The job focuses on project accounting, cost monitoring, supplier and contractor payment reviews, and ensuringadequate documentation and controls across projects. The successful candidate will work with project teams to track expenses, prepare financial reports, and support budgeting, forecasting and audits. The employer expects someone who can maintain strong financial controls and collaborate with engineers, procurement and operations teams.
What you would do
- Manage day to day accounting activities and keep financial records accurate and up to date.
- Monitor project related expenses and ensure costs are captured and allocated correctly.
- Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, schedules and project accounts.
- Review invoices, purchase orders, payment requests and supporting documents before payments are processed.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Projects and Operations teams to maintain financial controls.
- Track project expenditure against approved budgets and investigate variances.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
- Monitor supplier, contractor and vendor accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Support project costing, budgeting, cash flow monitoring and financial forecasting.
- Maintain documentation for procurement, construction and project transactions and assist with month end and year end reporting.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience in EPC, construction, engineering, procurement or project-based environment.
- ICAN, ACCA or other relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of project accounting, cost control and financial reporting.
- Practical knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management and contractor payments.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
- Good analytical and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work with engineers, project managers, procurement personnel, contractors and management.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
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