Project Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor project budgets, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
• Track project expenditures and ensure all costs align with approved budgets.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports for stakeholder updates.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for each project.
• Reconcile project accounts, including vendor invoices, payments, and retention fees.
• Handle project billing, revenue recognition, and cost allocations.
• Ensure timely posting of all project-related financial transactions.
• Enforce internal financial controls, company policies, and statutory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate project documentation.
• Verify contractor payment requests, work progress certifications, and change orders.
• Liaise with procurement, contractors, and consultants on invoicing and payment issues.
• Maintain organized records of contracts, agreements, variations, and project commitments.
• Work closely with the project management team to provide financial insights and guidance.
• Attend project review meetings and report on budget performance and cost variances.
• Assist in assessing financial feasibility and cost implications of new project proposals.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a B.Sc. qualification
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience 
• Strong knowledge of project costing, material, and site expense tracking and reconciliation of project accounts.
• Ability to prepare job cost summaries, support procurement documentation, and liaise with site teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.