Junior Accountant at Mindas Petroleum Limited

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.