Site Accountant - Workforce Group, Lagos

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Position Overview:

• The Site Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial and accounting activities at project sites.

• The role ensures proper cost tracking, budget control, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with company policies across construction operations.

Key Responsibilities: Site Accounting & Financial Control:

• Maintain proper records of site expenses, petty cash, and imprest accounts

• Track daily site costs including materials, labor, logistics, and vendors

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly site financial reports

• Reconcile site expenses with head office accounts.

Payments & Documentation:

• Process and track payments to suppliers, vendors, and site workers

• Ensure proper documentation for all financial transactions (invoices, waybills, receipts)

• Verify quantities and costs of materials received on-site.

Budget & Cost Management:

• Monitor site budgets and flag cost overruns or irregularities

• Assist in cost analysis and cost-saving recommendations

• Support site management in financial planning and control.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company financial procedures

• Support internal and external audits when required

• Prepare reports for management review and decision-making.

Requirements: & Qualifications Education:

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

Experience:

• 2–3 years’ experience as a Site Accountant or Accounts Officer in a construction environment

• Hands-on experience working on active project sites is mandatory

• Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of site accounting and construction cost structures

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting tools

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Ability to work independently on-site

• Strong reporting, documentation, and communication skills.

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and accountability

• Willingness to work on-site and across multiple project locations

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Proactive and detail-oriented.