Job Description
Job Title: Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Experience: 3–4 years
Industry: Construction / Civil Engineering
Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
Reports To: Finance Manager / Managing Director
Job Summary
We are seeking a competent and detail-oriented Accountant with 3–4 years of relevant experience to manage financial records, monitor transactions, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, integrity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and accounting documents.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor income, expenditure, cash flow, and bank transactions.
• Process supplier invoices, payments, receipts, and expense claims.
• Reconcile supplier accounts, customer accounts, and bank statements.
• Monitor project expenses, site expenditures, and budgets to ensure proper cost control.
• Maintain accurate records of project-related transactions and expenses across company sites.
• Assist with payroll preparation, salary reconciliations, and statutory deductions.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial transactions for audit purposes.
• Support the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and periodic financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, pension contributions, and other statutory obligations.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate irregularities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing relevant financial records and supporting documents.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements and Qualifications
• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in the construction industry is an advantage.
• Professional accounting certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping, financial reporting, bank reconciliation, and statutory deductions.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
Key Competencies
• Financial reporting and record-keeping
• Budget monitoring and cost control
• Bank and account reconciliation
• Tax and statutory compliance
• Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Communication and teamwork
• Accuracy, integrity, and time management
Pay: ₦150,000.00 - ₦250,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
