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Job Overview

Location

Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type Full-time

Work Arrangement On-site

Sector Construction & Real Estate

Experience Level Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline November 1, 2026

Job Description

Our client, a prominent firm in the Interior Design, Construction, Renovations, and Civil Works industry, is actively seeking an experienced Project Accountant. This full-time, on-site role in Lekki, Lagos, is critical for managing project finances, meticulously monitoring construction costs, and ensuring precise financial reporting and accountability across multiple ongoing projects.

You will play a vital role in maintaining the financial health of our projects, contributing to strategic cost control and efficient resource management within a dynamic construction environment.

Required Skills

Construction Costing
Procurement
Project Expenditure Tracking
Job Costing
WIP Reporting
Progress Billing
Retainage
Change Orders
Excel
Accounting Software
Attention to Detail
Accuracy
Accountability

Key Responsibilities

Monitor project budgets, expenses, and cost performance.
Track payments to contractors, artisans, suppliers, and vendors.
Review invoices, purchase requests, and payment documentation.
Prepare project cost reports and financial updates.
Reconcile project and vendor accounts.
Monitor procurement costs and identify cost variances.
Maintain accurate project financial records and support audits.
Manage job costing across multiple active projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification is required.
5–7 years’ experience in construction/project accounting.
Strong knowledge of construction costing, procurement, and project expenditure tracking.
Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, progress billing, retainage, and change orders.
Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
About This Role
The Nigerian construction and interior design sector is experiencing significant growth, driving demand for meticulous financial oversight and project cost control. This role is crucial for managing project finances, monitoring construction costs, and ensuring robust financial reporting across diverse projects. You will apply expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, progress billing, and change order management to maintain fiscal accountability. Your contributions will directly enhance business ROI by identifying cost variances, optimizing procurement, and ensuring accurate financial health, supporting sustainable growth in a dynamic industry.
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Posted Date
October 19, 2026
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