Overview

At Workforce Group, we go beyond narrowly defined client issues, beyond conventional wisdom, beyond the expected, to create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and community.

Through a network of diversified but highly complementary lines of businesses we have helped some of the most important and exciting organisations on the continent find the critical talent, access cutting edge advice and get innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market.

We support businesses and organisations of varying size, structure and maturity across diverse sectors such as Technology, Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Financial Services, Third Sector, FMCG etc. to enhance business performance, optimise for growth and achieve exceptional results.

Job Title: Site Accountant
Locations: Epe, Badagry – Lagos, Akure, Okitipupa – Ondo, Afikpo – Ebonyi & Calabar – Cross River

Job Summary
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

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

Salary
N250,000 monthly.

Application Deadline
27th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to recruitment@workforcegroup.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

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