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Cost Control Lead

Worknigeria

Job Purpose

  • Cost controller is responsible for overseeing and managing theproject cost of enterprise overheads, ensuring that it stays withinbudget.
  • This job requires a strong understanding of finance andaccounting principles, as well as the ability to analyse data andidentify areas where costs can be reduced or optimized.

Job Duties

  • Collection of Project wise cost information from various accounting records
  • Information to be complied with cost center and sub-cost center wise for the projects.
  • Collection of overhead details
  • Monitor overhead absorption rates are in line with budget and report for under/over absorption.
  • Monthly MIS preparation includes preparation of actual costs for each project under different heads for the period and project inception to date, forecast/estimation of cost to completion in consultation with project team.
  • Comparison of the above with budget and analyze reasons for the variance with operations team.
  • Identifying variance due to price changes, quantity and scope changes
  • Project profitability report for the period, inception to date and forecast to completion.
  • Preparation Project Profitability Report (PPR) and also to date PPR for the financial year.
  • Presentation of milestones achieved and deviations from the budget with reasons.
  • Active participation in budgeting exercise and preparation of budgets
  • Preparation of Cash flow forecasts in coordination with operations team
  • Actively coordinate with head office accounting team, ensure project cost and sub-cost details are captured and recorded properly.
  • Provide necessary information to auditors during audit
  • Compile and provide necessary information to external agencies.

Job Requirements

  • BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
  • Additional Accounting certification is a plus
  • Minimum of 5 years' Work experience as an Accountant
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets.

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the job title as the subject of the email.

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