Project Accountant at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

• Create project accounts in the accounting system
• Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders.
• Authorize access to project accounts.
• Authorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts.
• Review and approve supplier invoices related to a project.
• Review and approve time sheets for work related to a project.
• Review and approve overhead charges to be applied to a project.
• Review account totals related to project assets and expenses
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
• Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings.
• Report on project profitability to management.
• Report to management on any opportunities for additional billings.
• Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects.
• Create or approve all project-related billings to clients.
• Investigate all project expenses not billed to clients.
• Respond to requests for more detail from clients.
• Close out project accounts upon project completion.
• Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects.
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required.

Minimum Qualification:

• Educational level:   B.Sc/HND in Accounts / Finance /Business related field. 
• MBA/Masters in finance or related field are added advantage.
• Other certifications: Professional qualification e.g. CAPM, PMP, ICAN; ACCA etc. are added advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience. (With not less than 5years in Oil and Gas sector).                                                                                                                 
• Must have proficiency in computer applications especially in accounting packages software (e.g. Peach tree, Pastel, Search).                                                                                                                                                                        
• Must be knowledgeable in Project accounting for Oil and Gas sector (very key).                                                                                                                                                                      
• Must display initiative, teamwork and analytic thinking and at home with details
• Ability to perform cost analysis and be organized for maximum efficiency.                                                                                                                                
• Ability to come up with thorough capital and budgetary outlay showing profitability margin.