Project Accountant at Rossland Consulting Limited

Job Description

• The Project Accountant assists and supports the project team by maintaining accurate and complete accounting records.
• The position works under direct supervision and gathers and distributes information to the Project Management Office.
• The Project Accountant must be a team player and have strong organizational and accounting skills.

Job Requirements and Responsibilities

• Project Accountant with Inventory management experience, a PLUS.
• 3-5 years cognate work experience, must have played a key role in the daily operations of the accounts department.
• ACCA/ACA/ICAN accountancy qualification is an added advantage.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in word processing, spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Senior Accountant, as necessary.
• Monitoring progress of projects in alignment with project budget numbers
• Investigating variances of project costs
• Producing project accounts and reports.
• Develops monthly reconciliation of funds receivable from projects and works to collect outstanding funds.
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers, regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
• Collates all project expenses and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup Documents for approval.
• Maintain appropriate folders for all projects, with appropriate documents, including contracts awards, change order expenses and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.
• Provide Account officer with advice on client billing, relative to invoicing and reimbursable expenses. It is expected that the project accountant maintain a continuous line of communication with the account officer to clear any open issues.
• Maintain accurate monthly reporting, including job cost reports, Project Status Report, and general condition forecasting
• Candidates must be based in Abuja