Site Accountant at Workforce Group - 6 Openings

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Site Accountant

Locations: Epe, Badagry - Lagos, Akure, Okitipupa – Ondo, Afikpo – Ebonyi & Calabar - Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time

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
Education:

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

Experience:

• 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 Closing Date
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.