Project Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
Reports To: Finance Manager / General Manager

Key Responsibilities
Project Cost Management:

• Maintain accurate financial records for all construction and renovation projects.
• Monitor project budgets, expenses, and cost performance.
• Track payments to contractors, artisans, suppliers, and vendors.
• Review invoices, purchase requests, payment documents, and supporting records.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare project cost reports and financial updates for management review.
• Reconcile project expenses and vendor accounts.
• Support project managers with financial analysis and cost information.
• Monitor material procurement costs and project expenditure.
• Identify cost variances and escalate financial risks.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Maintain proper documentation of all project transactions.
• Support internal audits and financial reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company financial procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage job cost accounting for multiple active construction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is required.
• 3–7 years' experience in construction/project accounting.
• Strong understanding of construction costing, procurement processes, and project expenditure tracking.
• Ability to work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, and Site Teams.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• High level of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, progress billing, retainage, and change orders.

Salary
N700,000 Monthly Gross.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: recruitment@fortknoxoutsourcing.com using "Project Accountant" as the subject of the email.