Project Accountant at Owens and Xley

Location: Lekki Phase 1
Salary: N250,000
Full Time

Job Summary
We are looking for a highly capable project accountant to provide our project team with accounting support. As a Project Accountant, you will be required to report to the accounting Supervisor and manage all project bills and invoices. Your duties will also include reviewing budgets and preparing financial reports.

To be successful as a project accountant, you should possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide project managers with accurate financial information. Top-Notch project accountants ensure consistent billing and prepare reliable financial reports.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor or other project managers as required.
• Reviewing budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures.
• Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts.
• Preparing pre-billing reports for project managers to review.
• Preparing actual costs, working capital, and tax reports.
• Monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections.
• Issuing invoices and purchase orders, as well as paying consultant, subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bills.
• Ensuring a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.
• Updating contracts according to client requirements and reporting associated budget amendments.

Requirements
Qualifications

• BSc in a business related field.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business-related disciplines.

Professional Certifications

• ICAN
• Professional membership in relevant industry association is required.

Experience
Minimum of 5 years as aProject Accountant in Construction  Firm