Head of Accounts

·       Provide overall leadership and direction to the finance and accounting department.

·       Develop financial strategies aligned to project goals and company growth plans.

·       Advise management on financial risks, cash flow requirements, and funding needs for ongoing or upcoming projects.

·       Present monthly and quarterly financial performance reports to senior leadership.

·       Lead the formulation, review, and approval of project budgets and cash flow plans.

·       Track project expenditures against Bill of Quantities (BOQs), work progress, and certified works.

·       Oversee all project cost controls—materials, labour, equipment, subcontractors, transport, logistics, and overheads.

·       Validate and approve project financial projections, cost-to-complete schedules, and variance analyses.

·       Ensure accuracy in capturing project revenues, including certificates processed, client invoicing, retentions, and variation orders (VOs).

·       Review, verify, and approve all supplier invoices, delivery notes, LPOs, and subcontractor certificates.

·       Oversee reconciliation of supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.

·       Follow up on outstanding payments and maintain strong communication with client finance teams.

·       Prepare AR aging reports and escalate long-outstanding amounts.

·       Oversee payroll processing for site and head office staff, ensuring accuracy of timesheets, overtime, and allowances.

·       Ensure correct labour cost allocation per project, section, or activity.

·       Ensure compliance with statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA, etc.).

·       Approve site stock reports, fuel reconciliations, and material consumption summaries.

·       Validate equipment hire costs, internal plant usage records, and machinery operation costs.

·       Conduct periodic site audits to ensure accuracy of stores and prevent wastage or pilferage.

·       Manage company cash flows, bank relationships, and project funding requests.

·       Monitor bank balances, overdrafts, loan repayments, and other financial facilities.

·       Allocate funds to projects based on planned activities and cash flow forecasts.

·       Ensure timely filing and payment of all statutory obligations (VAT, WHT, PAYE, Excise where applicable).

·       Prepare and submit management accounts, financial statements, and any regulatory reports.

·       Develop, implement, and enforce internal control procedures across procurement, stores, and finance operations.

·       Oversee internal and external audit processes and address audit findings.

·       Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping for all financial activities.