• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 2 - 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• The role will focus on budget monitoring, cost control, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, while working closely with site, project & estate management teams to ensure financial alignment and accountability.

Role & Responsibilities

• Track project and estate-related expenses against approved budgets and flag variances promptly


• Monitor material, labor, subcontractor, and estate maintenance costs to prevent overruns.


• Support cost optimization initiatives across projects and estate operations.


• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, including: Materials purchased, Ganger and casual labor payments, Equipment repairs and maintenance & Estate-related operational expenses


• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records for audit and review purposes.


• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly financial reports as requested by the Finance Controller.


• Provide financial reports and cost updates to project managers and estate management as required.


• Support management with data needed for financial decision-making.


• Work closely with site managers, quantity surveyors, and procurement officers to align financial data with project activities.


• Collaborate with the Estate Management team to track estate-related expenses and ensure financial accountability.


• Serve as a finance liaison between project sites, estate operations, and the central finance team.


• Prepare bank reconciliations statement for all company accounts


• Prepare monthly (and annualize) payroll schedule


• Prepare and follow up on payment of payroll and ensure complete documentation.


• Submission of tax returns for both FIRS and LIRS                   

Job Specification

Education Qualification:

• OND / HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline

Professional Qualification:

• Professional Accounting Qualification or evidence of commencement of (ICAN, ACCA etc) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably within construction, real estate, or project-based environments

Key Competency Requirement:

Technical:

• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Microsoft Word, MS Excel and Accounting software such as Microsofy Dynamics.


• Sound knowledge of cost control, bookkeeping, and basic financial reporting


• Analytical and communication skills


• Excellent planning and organizing abilities


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Behavioural:

• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of business and office matter


• Strong attention to details


• High level of integrity


• Time management ability


• A professional and confident manner


• Ability to think critically in the decision-making process


• High standard of ethics in analyzing use of resources


• Conscientious, motivated and willing to learn.

Key Results:

• Effective monitoring and control of project and estate-related budgets


• Accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.


• Prevention of cost overruns through proactive cost tracking.


• Timely preparation and submission of financial reports.


• Strong financial coordination between finance, project sites, and estate management.