Accounting & Finance Manager at OSSAJ Services 

OSSAJ Ventures is a dynamic enterprise with a passion for innovation, sustainability, and growth. Our mission is to utilize technology to elevate the efficiency and resiliency of real estate, construction, and manufacturing. OSSAJ has been in business for 15+ years with a track record of success across multiple businesses including fabrication, manufacturing, residential development, general contracting, brokerage, and business advisory/consulting services. Our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge solutions.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented candidate to join our team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Accounting & Finance Manager

Location: Iyana Ipaja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• As the Accounting & Finance Manager, you will lead all financial operations with a strong emphasis onproject-based accounting, job costing, and financial visibility across multiple operating entities.
• This role is heavily hands-on in QuickBooks, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost tracking, and integration of accounting data into operational decision-making.
• You will play a critical role in bridging accounting, project execution, and estimating,ensuring real-time insight into project profitability, cash flow, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities
Financial strategy & Planning:

• Oversee the financial health of the organization including annual/monthly planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Prepare and maintain financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and budgeting to optimize financial performance.
• Monitor project financial performance including cost optimization and provide feedback to estimation and operations execution teams
•  Prepare detailed financial models, scenario analyses, and monthly management reports

Accounting & Bookkeeping:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable with project-level coding and tracking in QuickBooks
• Maintain and enforce accurate general ledger structure across multiple entities
• Perform monthly close with detailed project-level reconciliations
• Ensure all financial data is properly classified by job, department, and entity
• Maintain intercompany accounting and reconciliations (OSSAJ Ventures structure).

Project Accounting & Job Costing:

• Own and manage project-based accounting in QuickBooks, including job setup, cost codes, and tracking
• Maintain accurate job cost reports (labor, materials, subcontractors, overhead allocation)
• Monitor project profitability vs estimate and provide variance analysis
• Work closely with operations and estimating teams to:
• Identify cost overruns and margin leakage
• Improve pricing accuracy on future bids
• Ensure proper allocation of expenses across projects, cost centers, and entities
• Support WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting and revenue recognition where applicable
• Implement and maintain standardized chart of accounts and cost coding structure aligned with construction best practices

Payroll Management:

• Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy in wages, deductions, and tax compliance.
• Handle employee benefits, tax filings, and compliance with local labor laws.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Support HR functions, including employee onboarding, record-keeping, and compliance tracking.

Requirements
Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3+ years in project accounting or construction accounting
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks (Online preferred) – REQUIRED
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Job costing and project financial tracking
  • Cost codes and construction accounting workflows
  • Multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
• Strong understanding of:
  • Financial reporting and month-end close
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and payroll regulations
• Candidates without strong hands-on QuickBooks and project/job costing experience will not be considered.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle confidential information with integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is a plus.
• Previous experience working in the construction, manufacturing, or real estate sector.
• Experience implementing or optimizing QuickBooks for project accounting environments
• Familiarity with tools such as Planner,Procoreor similar project management platforms is a plus
• Ability to work Monday to Friday from 10am –7pm WAT.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Prior experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based businesses
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative company.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Application Closing Date
23rd June, 2026.