• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Project Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Project Accountant to oversee financial aspects of projects from initiation through completion. 


• This role ensures accurate project cost tracking, revenue recognition, budgeting, and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.


• The Senior Project Accountant will serve as a key liaison between project managers, finance, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of assigned projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting.


• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in compliance with GAAP or IFRS.


• Monitor project expenditures and investigate variances to budget and forecast.


• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to review and analyze project financial performance.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end project financial reports and metrics.


• Coordinate billing, invoicing, and collections in alignment with project milestones and contracts.


• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures.


• Support external and internal audits with relevant documentation and analysis.


• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives in project accounting processes and tools.


• Mentor junior accountants and provide training as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ICAN and/or ACCA is a must).


• 10+ years of accounting experience with in the Oil and Gas Industry focus on project accounting.


• Solid understanding of accounting principles and project-based financial management.


• Strong proficiency in ERP/accounting systems.


• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial modeling and analysis.


• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Oil & Gas industries.


• Familiarity with project management tools and cost control software.


• Prior involvement in audit support or compliance reporting.