Accountant at First World Communities Ltd

Job Summary

• The role will focus on budget monitoring, cost control, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, while working closely with site, project & estate management teams to ensure financial alignment and accountability.

Role & Responsibilities

• Track project and estate-related expenses against approved budgets and flag variances promptly
• Monitor material, labor, subcontractor, and estate maintenance costs to prevent overruns.
• Support cost optimization initiatives across projects and estate operations.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, including: Materials purchased, Ganger and casual labor payments, Equipment repairs and maintenance & Estate-related operational expenses
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records for audit and review purposes.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly financial reports as requested by the Finance Controller.
• Provide financial reports and cost updates to project managers and estate management as required.
• Support management with data needed for financial decision-making.
• Work closely with site managers, quantity surveyors, and procurement officers to align financial data with project activities.
• Collaborate with the Estate Management team to track estate-related expenses and ensure financial accountability.
• Serve as a finance liaison between project sites, estate operations, and the central finance team.
• Prepare bank reconciliations statement for all company accounts
• Prepare monthly (and annualize) payroll schedule
• Prepare and follow up on payment of payroll and ensure complete documentation.
• Submission of tax returns for both FIRS and LIRS                   

Job Specification
Education Qualification:

• OND / HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline

Professional Qualification:

• Professional Accounting Qualification or evidence of commencement of (ICAN, ACCA etc) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably within construction, real estate, or project-based environments

Key Competency Requirement:
Technical:

• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Microsoft Word, MS Excel and Accounting software such as Microsofy Dynamics.
• Sound knowledge of cost control, bookkeeping, and basic financial reporting
• Analytical and communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizing abilities
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Behavioural:

• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of business and office matter
• Strong attention to details
• High level of integrity
• Time management ability
• A professional and confident manner
• Ability to think critically in the decision-making process
• High standard of ethics in analyzing use of resources
• Conscientious, motivated and willing to learn.

Key Results:

• Effective monitoring and control of project and estate-related budgets
• Accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
• Prevention of cost overruns through proactive cost tracking.
• Timely preparation and submission of financial reports.
• Strong financial coordination between finance, project sites, and estate management.