Account Officer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial transactions.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, expenses and journals in line with company procedures.
• Monitor and record project-related costs, including materials, labour, equipment, subcontractors and site expenses.
• Support project cost control, budget monitoring and preparation of project financial reports.
• Manage and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, supplier and subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare bank, supplier, customer and other account reconciliations.
• Monitor staff/project advances and ensure timely retirement.
• Assist with monthly financial closing, management reports, audit schedules and statutory accounting requirements.
• Review financial documents for proper authorization, accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Identify financial discrepancies, unusual expenditures and control weaknesses and escalate appropriately.
• Maintain proper physical and electronic financial documentation for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
• Work closely with the Finance, QS, Procurement, Stores and Project Management teams to ensure effective financial control.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
  
• 2–5 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably within real estate, construction, engineering or another project-based environment.
• ICAN/ACCA/ANAN qualification or progress towards professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, payables, receivables and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.

KPIs:

• Accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
• Timely processing and posting of financial transactions.
• Accurate allocation and monitoring of project costs.
• Timely bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Effective accounts payable and receivable management.
• Timely preparation of financial and project reports.
• Proper control and retirement of cash/project advances.
• Compliance with financial policies, approval procedures and internal controls.
• Zero/minimal duplicate, unsupported or unauthorized transactions.
• Audit readiness and timely resolution of financial queries.