Book keeper

Job summary

Bookkeeper plays a pivotal role in managing the high-volume, capital-intensive financial transactions. Combining classical double-entry bookkeeping with fundamental accounting principles, this role ensures precise job-cost tracking, flawless vendor ledger reconciliation, strict draw management, full compliance with construction financial workflow

Min Qualification: OND Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain project cost codes, WIP schedules, and charts of accounts for construction projects.
• Track and allocate project costs for labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and site overheads.
• Monitor subcontractor contracts, change orders, retainage, payment applications, and progress billings.
• Process and verify vendor and subcontractor invoices, delivery documents, insurance, and payment requirements.
• Manage Accounts Payable, resolve billing discrepancies, and maintain effective vendor relationships and payment schedules.
• Prepare owner billings, lender draw requests, and supporting documentation while monitoring receivables and outstanding payments.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger records.
• Prepare journal entries, including depreciation, prepaid expenses, loan interest accruals, and inter-company transactions.
• Coordinate payroll records, employee time allocations, payroll-related compliance, and tracking of project equipment and fixed assets.
• Support external audits, tax preparation, financial reporting, and project cost reviews while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and construction-finance requirements.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience
• A minimum of an OND in a related field