Accountant at ECLAT HR Consulting

Report To: Managing Director    

Location: Lugbe, Abuja    Salary:  N300,000    

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Oversee the financial health of telecom engineering projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, proper funding, and accurate invoicing. 
• Monitor Work in Progress (WIP) for long-term engineering contracts. 
• Conduct variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget) for site builds, retrofits, and maintenance projects. 
• Manage revenue recognition using the Percentage of Completion (PoC) method. 
• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts for engineering departments. 
• Perform cost-benefit analysis for capital expenditure (CAPEX) on equipment and infrastructure. 
• Oversee asset management, including depreciation of telecom equipment and fleet vehicles. 
• Ensure accurate tracking of inventory and spare parts used in field operations. 
• Ensure compliance with telecom-specific tax regulations and licensing requirements. 
• Implement and maintain internal controls to prevent financial leakages in procurement and subcontracting. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams and leadership to align technical execution with financial objectives. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA; ICAN  certification will be an added advantage. 
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in accounting or financial management. 
• Prior experience in construction, telecoms, or engineering environments is strongly preferred. 
• Proficiency in advanced Excel (financial modeling). 
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics. 
• Strong understanding of IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). 
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in outdoor environments, site inspection, Technical Site Survey (TSS)
• Travel: Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Required Competencies:

• Strong financial analysis and project accounting skills. 
•  Ability to manage complex, long-term project finances. 
• Solid understanding of cost control, budgeting, and forecasting. 
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. 
• Strong knowledge of compliance, risk management, and internal controls. 
• Ability to translate technical engineering activities into financial insights.  
• Effective communication skills to bridge engineering teams and corporate leadership. 
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability in dynamic project environments. 
• Commercial awareness with a focus on profitability and cash flow management.

Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.