Junior Accountant

About the Role

A construction, design and architectural company is seeking a self-driven and articulate Junior Accountant to provide financial and management accounting support. Candidates with construction industry experience and those residing within Ikeja are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger entries, bookkeeping and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports.
• Monitor company bank accounts and resolve banking discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits and tax/regulatory submissions.
• Manage project budgets, cost codes, receivables and payables.
• Apply construction accounting standards and procedures.
• Set up jobs, budgets, subcontracts and change orders in accounting software.
• Work with Project Managers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely billing and payments.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Review payables, bank reconciliations and account analyses.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls.
• Provide accurate financial information and recommendations to management.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ accounting experience.
• Experience in the construction industry is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Good understanding of construction accounting processes.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Candidates residing within Ikeja are preferred.

📩 How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV/Application to bphotjobs@gmail.com or jobmasters2020@gmail.com using “Junior Accountant” as the email subject.