Project Accountant

Position: Project Accountant
Industry: Real Estate and Construction
Location: Kano (Janguza), Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Budget: ₦500,000 – ₦650,000 (Monthly Gross)

Job Description (Summary)
As the Project Accountant, you will perform professional level accounting work in the maintenance and review of capital projects records, monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring they meet contractual guidelines.
Reviewing budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures.
Estimate labor and material costs.
Reconcile all invoices from our vendors.
Deliver financial reports to management.
Ensure our accounts are in compliance with all financial regulations.
Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts.
Preparing pre-billing reports for project managers to review.
Preparing actual costs, working capital, and tax reports.
Monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections.
Issuing invoices and purchase orders, as well as paying consultant, subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bills.
Ensuring a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications & Experience
BSC in Accounting or Finance and professional certification (ICAN, ACCA) is an added advantage
Minimum of 5 years working in accounting systems with 3 years in job cost, cost accounting and/or construction accounting.
Must have experience in preparing and reviewing cash flow for multiple departments, revenue streams, or projects with roll-ups.
Experience in budgeting process.
Must have understanding in capital and fixed asset accounting.
Must have understanding of commercial insurance policies.
Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with little direct supervision.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook applications.
Proficiency in Accounting Software.
Ability to learn new systems and procedures with ease.
Ability to read and understand contracts and scopes of work.

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