About this role
Project Accountant
Location: Awka, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
- The Project Accountant will oversee the company's accounting and financial operations, with responsibility for project cost monitoring, budgeting, payment processing, payroll administration, and financial reporting.
- The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring expenditures, ensuring proper financial controls, and supporting management with timely and accurate financial information.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
- Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets, cost estimates, and financial plans.
- Prepare and monitor project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and periodic cost reports.
- Review, verify, and process approved payment requests, invoices, supplier payments, staff claims, and other company financial obligations.
- Coordinate periodic payroll preparation and processing in collaboration with the Human Resources department.
- Monitor company income, expenditure, cash flow, and outstanding financial obligations.
- Carry out bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Monitor project advances, site imprests, petty cash, and retirement of expenses.
- Prepare periodic financial reports covering company expenditure, project costs, cash flow, and budget performance.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records for audit and management purposes.
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies, internal controls, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Identify financial discrepancies, budget variances, and opportunities for improved cost control.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ICAN, ACCA, or other recognized professional accounting qualification is an added advantage.
Experience
- 3 - 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or a project-based organization.
- Practical experience in general accounting, project costing, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Experience in payment processing, bank reconciliation, and financial record management.
- Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Good analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping abilities.
- Good communication skills and ability to work with different departments.
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information.
Salary
N400,000 - N450,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
19th November, 2026.