KloverHarris Limited is a leading consulting and HR firm offering solutions in Learning and Development, Outsourcing, Business Consulting, and IT.
We are recruiting to
fill the position below:
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- We
are seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join our
team in the construction industry. The successful candidate will be
responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing
accounting operations, monitoring project costs, supporting financial
reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable statutory and
regulatory requirements.
- The
ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, excellent
numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and practical
experience in financial management, preferably within the construction,
engineering, real estate, or related industry.
- The
Accountant will work closely with the Finance, Project Management,
Procurement, Quantity Surveying, and Operations teams to ensure effective
financial control and accurate reporting across the Company’s projects and
business operations.
Principal
Accountabilities
Financial
Accounting & Reporting:
- Maintain
accurate and up-to-date accounting records for the Company.
- Record
and reconcile all financial transactions, including receipts, payments,
purchases, sales, expenses, and journal entries.
- Prepare
monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Prepare
and maintain the general ledger, trial balance, and supporting schedules.
- Perform
monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly.
- Ensure
proper classification and documentation of all financial transactions.
- Assist
with the preparation of annual financial statements and audit schedules.
- Ensure
compliance with applicable accounting standards and Company financial
policies.
Construction Project Accounting:
- Monitor
and record financial transactions relating to individual construction
projects.
- Track
project costs against approved budgets and identify significant variances.
- Maintain
accurate records of materials, labour, equipment, subcontractor, and other
project-related costs.
- Review
project expenditure and ensure that costs are allocated to the appropriate
project, cost centre, or account.
- Assist
management in monitoring project profitability and cost performance.
- Review
project variations, claims, certificates, and other financial
documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Work
closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, and other
relevant departments to ensure proper financial control over projects.
- Prepare
project cost reports and provide financial information required for
project reviews.
Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Manage
the Company’s accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
- Verify
invoices, purchase orders, delivery notes, payment requests, and other
supporting documents before processing payments.
- Ensure
timely payment of approved supplier and subcontractor invoices in line
with agreed terms.
- Maintain
accurate records of supplier and subcontractor balances.
- Monitor
customer invoices and outstanding receivables.
- Follow
up on overdue customer payments and provide regular ageing reports.
- Reconcile
customer and supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Budgeting & Cost Control:
- Assist
in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor
actual expenditure against approved budgets.
- Identify
cost overruns, unusual expenses, and financial risks and escalate them to
management.
- Support
the implementation of effective cost-control measures.
- Provide
financial analysis to assist management in making informed business
decisions.
- Assist
in cash flow forecasting and monitoring of the Company’s liquidity
position.
Tax & Statutory Compliance:
- Assist
in ensuring timely and accurate preparation and filing of applicable
statutory returns.
- Support
the Company’s compliance with relevant tax and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain
proper documentation for tax assessments, audits, and statutory reviews.
- Liaise
with external tax consultants, auditors, and regulatory bodies where
required.
- Ensure
appropriate accounting treatment and documentation for statutory
deductions and payments.
Payroll & Employee-Related Accounting:
- Assist
with the preparation and review of monthly payroll.
- Ensure
accurate accounting for salaries, allowances, deductions, pensions, taxes,
and other employee-related payments.
- Reconcile
payroll-related accounts and statutory deductions.
- Maintain
proper payroll documentation and confidentiality.
Internal Controls & Audit:
- Maintain
effective financial controls to safeguard the Company’s assets.
- Identify
weaknesses in accounting processes and recommend improvements.
- Ensure
that financial transactions are properly authorised and supported by
relevant documentation.
- Prepare
information and schedules required for internal and external audits.
- Respond
to audit queries and assist in implementing agreed recommendations.
- Ensure
compliance with the Company’s approval and financial control procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional
accounting qualification such as ICAN or ACCA is an advantage.
- Membership
of a relevant professional accounting body is preferred.
Experience:
- 3 - 5
years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within the
construction, engineering, real estate, or related industry.
- Experience
with project accounting, cost control, subcontractor payments, and
construction-related financial transactions is highly desirable.
- Experience
preparing management accounts, financial reports, reconciliations, and
statutory schedules.
- Previous
experience working with accounting software or ERP systems.
Technical Skills:
- Strong
knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Good
understanding of construction project costing and budget monitoring.
- Strong
Excel skills, including the ability to prepare financial schedules and
reports.
- Experience
with accounting software/ERP systems.
- Good
understanding of Nigerian tax and statutory requirements.
- Strong
analytical and numerical skills.
- Ability
to identify financial discrepancies and investigate variances.
Application
Closing Date
14th
October, 2026.
How
to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@kloverharris.com with
"Accountant" as the subject of the email.
