Senior Accountant (Projects)

Senior Accountant (Projects)

ShogxyPro Outsourcing is a forward-thinking HR and talent solutions firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. We specialize in recruitment, staff outsourcing, compliance management, and workforce development for businesses across various industries.

Our goal is simple: help organizations grow by connecting them with the right people and building compliant, efficient HR systems. We serve startups, SMEs, and large enterprises looking to scale without the burden of in-house HR challenges.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Locations: Akure - Ondo, Shagamu - Ogun, and Ikom - Akwa Ibom

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Accountant with strong project accounting experience to join our team. The ideal candidate must be an ICAN-qualified professional with a proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, and project finance management. Experience within manufacturing, logistics, fleet management, or project-based environments will be an added advantage.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial performance, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights to support operational and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting:

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and statements.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage general ledger activities and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and business performance reports.

Project Accounting & Cost Management:

• Oversee project accounting activities, including budgeting, cost allocation, forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor project financial performance and provide recommendations for cost optimization and profitability improvement.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights on project and operational costs.
• Collaborate with project, operations, logistics, and production teams to ensure alignment between financial data and project deliverables.

Compliance & Internal Controls

Systems & Business Support:

• Utilize ERP and accounting systems such as SAP for financial transactions and reporting.
• Provide management with financial insights, reports, and recommendations for operational improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional Qualification

• ICAN qualification is mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum of 7–10 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Proven experience in project accounting, budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing, logistics, fleet operations, or project-driven environments is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis, reporting, and modeling.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning capabilities.

Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date

18th November, 2026.