Cost and Proposal / Bidding Accountant at International Facilities Services (IFS) Group

International Facilities Services (IFS) Group, a Cleaning and Facility Management company, is currently recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost and Proposal / Bidding Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop costing for input into bid and proposal writing
• Work as bid-proposal officer
• Provides analysis in the development and support of contracts, projects and bids
• Determines how decision support systems will provide the information required to make effective business decisions; translates requirements into applications that employ appropriate decision support and reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Ensure attainment of margins on all jobs and revenue assurance
• Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Make estimates of costs of prospective jobs and pricing and develop into proposal
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect the prices and profitability of products or services.
• Researching, writing, and organizing information in a professional and credible manner.
• Identify opportunities for bid submissions,
• Conduct research, write and edit proposals in a timeous manner,
• Negotiate with stakeholders, and ensure we win the bids.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Engineering, Construction, or another relevant discipline.
• 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Must be proficient in EXCEL
• Experience as a bid writer is advantageous.
• Excellent industry knowledge and a willingness to keep up with trends.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deadline-driven and committed to excellence.
• Sound understanding of the facility management industry and the built-up environment will be advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.