Junior Accountant at Mindas Petroleum Limited

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
6 days ago

Additional Details

Job ID
133055
Job Views
25

Job Description






Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Journals:




  • Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately

  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and sub-ledgers (AP, AR, bank, intercompany)



Accounts Payable & Receivable:




  • Process supplier invoices, issue invoices to clients, and trace payments across platforms

  • Reconcile vendor and customer accounts; follow up on discrepancies



Bank & Cash Management:




  • Perform regular bank statement reconciliations and monitor cash transactions

  • Handle petty cash, cheque registers, and daily cash reconciliations



Financial Reporting:




  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements

  • Generate and submit routine financial reports and KPIs



Month-End & Audit Support:




  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities

  • Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits



Compliance & Tax:




  • Ensure compliance with Nigerian accounting standards (IFRS), tax regulations, and internal controls

  • Assist with VAT, PAYE, and other regulatory filings under supervision .



Fixed Assets & Inventory:




  • Maintain fixed asset registers, update depreciation schedules, and manage disposals

  • Assist with monthly stock counts and reconcile consumption variances (for manufacturing/agri roles)



System & Administrative Duties:




  • Enter financial data into ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks)

  • Perform bookkeeping tasks, handle documentation and maintain both physical and digital financial records.



Requirements & Qualifications




  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.

  • 0–2 years practical accounting experience—internships count

  • ICAN student or member, ACCA/CIMA (advantageous) .

  • Proficiency in accounting software (SAP, QuickBooks,Sage) and strong Excel skills .

  • Solid grasp of accounting principles, IFRS, and Nigeria tax regulations (VAT, PAYE).

  • Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and effective communication.

  • Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and collaborate in dynamic environments.



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