Jobsat Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited

Job Summary

• The Junior Finance Officer supports the finance team in day-to-day financial operations, including processing payments, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with budgeting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• This role requires at least two years of relevant experience and offers the opportunity to build on core finance skills in a structured, professional environment.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate accuracy, initiative, and the ability to work well within a team, while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day financial transactions such as invoices, payments, and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions in accounting systems.
• Assist in monthly bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, budget forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Support expenditure tracking against approved budgets and highlight discrepancies.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
• Prepare daily and weekly payment schedules in alignment with approved purchase orders (POs).
• Compile paid vendor reports and produce detailed treasury operations reports.
• Maintain vendor files, including mandates, to ensure proper documentation and accessibility.
• Oversee the maintenance of the departmental payment register.
• Post-inflows with precision and adherence to guidelines.
• Conduct thorough bank account reconciliations and ensure timely posting updates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP) is required.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and statutory reporting requirements.

Baseline Competency Profile:

• Competency Area, Expected Level, Description
• Technical Accounting Skills, Intermediate, Applies accounting principles to daily financial tasks and reconciliations.
• Attention to Detail, Intermediate, Maintains high levels of accuracy in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Analytical Thinking, Intermediate, Interprets financial data and identifies errors or inconsistencies.
• Integrity & Confidentiality, High, Maintains ethical standards and protects sensitive financial information.
• Communication Skills, Basic to Intermediate, Communicates effectively with colleagues, vendors, and auditors.
• Time Management, Intermediate, Prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines consistently.
• IT & Financial Systems, Intermediate, Uses accounting software and Excel for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Regulatory Compliance, Awareness to Intermediate, Understands key financial regulations and internal policies.
• Teamwork & Collaboration, Basic to Intermediate, Works well in a team environment and supports others in achieving goals.

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Job Summary

• The Account Reconciliation Officer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and consistency of financial records by performing timely and accurate reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, intercompany balances, and vendor/customer accounts.
• The role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity and compliance with internal controls and external regulatory standards.
• The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial data.

Key Responsibilities
Account Reconciliation:

• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, general ledger, receivables, payables, and intercompany accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or unusual items identified during reconciliation processes.
• Ensure timely clearance of reconciling items and maintain proper documentation for audit trails.

Financial Reporting Support:

• Support monthly and year-end closing activities by providing accurate reconciliation reports.
• Liaise with internal departments to confirm balances and ensure correct postings in the general ledger.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure reconciliations comply with internal accounting policies and regulatory standards.
• Flag potential financial irregularities or control breaches and recommend corrective actions.

Documentation & Record-Keeping:

• Maintain organized and up-to-date reconciliation files for all accounts.
• Prepare working papers and respond to internal/external audit inquiries as required.

System Support:

• Utilize accounting and reconciliation tools (e.g., ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) to extract data, perform reconciliations, and automate routine processes.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in account reconciliation, financial analysis, or general accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, QuickBooks).
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and reconciliation best practices.

Baseline Competency Profile:

• Reconciliation Skills: Ability to accurately compare and align financial records from different sources (e.g., bank statements, general ledger, sub-ledgers), identify discrepancies, and ensure proper resolution within defined timelines.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high level of accuracy when handling numerical data and financial records, ensuring that errors or inconsistencies are identified and corrected promptly.
• Analytical Thinking: Uses logical reasoning and critical thinking to interpret financial data, investigate irregularities, and propose appropriate solutions based on analysis.
• Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles, standards, and practices, especially as they relate to reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• ERP & Financial Systems Proficiency: Ability to navigate and use enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, QuickBooks) effectively for data extraction, report generation, and reconciliation tasks.
• Communication Skills: Clearly communicates reconciliation findings and outstanding issues to relevant stakeholders, both in writing and verbally, and collaborates effectively with other departments.
• Time Management: Effectively manages multiple reconciliation tasks and deadlines, prioritizing work to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Handles sensitive financial information with discretion and upholds high ethical standards in line with company values and regulatory expectations.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrates initiative in identifying the root causes of reconciliation issues, developing practical solutions, and preventing future occurrences.

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Job Summary

• The Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing the organization’s tax returns in compliance with Nigerian tax law.
• The role ensures timely payment of all tax liabilities, accurate reporting of tax-related financial data, and continuous monitoring of changes in tax regulations.
• The Tax Accountant also plays a critical role in tax planning, advising the business on tax-saving strategies, and preparing for audits by tax authorities.
• This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file timely and accurate returns for corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, and other applicable levies.
• Maintain proper documentation of all tax-related transactions and ensure tax records are audit-ready.
• Reconcile tax accounts and ensure all tax liabilities are recorded correctly in the general ledger.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise management on relevant impacts to the business.
• Liaise with tax authorities and respond to tax queries, audits, and investigations.
• Provide support during internal and external audits related to tax matters.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings and contribute to the development of tax-efficient strategies.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives for corporate transactions, capital investments, and operational changes.
• Work with cross-functional teams (HR, Legal, Operations) to ensure tax compliance across departments.
• Ensure timely remittance of taxes and manage monthly tax calendars and due dates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification or part qualification in ICAN, ACCA, or CITN is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in tax accounting, either in-house or in a tax advisory firm.
• Strong understanding of local tax laws and familiarity with international tax principles is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/tax software (e.g., SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, or tax management platforms).

Baseline Competency Profile:

• Reconciliation Skills: Ability to accurately compare and align financial records from different sources (e.g., bank statements, general ledger, sub-ledgers), identify discrepancies, and ensure proper resolution within defined timelines.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high level of accuracy when handling numerical data and financial records, ensuring that errors or inconsistencies are identified and corrected promptly.
• Analytical Thinking: Uses logical reasoning and critical thinking to interpret financial data, investigate irregularities, and propose appropriate solutions based on analysis.
• Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles, standards, and practices, especially as they relate to reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• ERP & Financial Systems Proficiency: Ability to navigate and use enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, QuickBooks) effectively for data extraction, report generation, and reconciliation tasks.
• Communication Skills: Clearly communicates reconciliation findings and outstanding issues to relevant stakeholders, both in writing and verbally, and collaborates effectively with other departments.
• Time Management: Effectively manages multiple reconciliation tasks and deadlines, prioritizing work to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Handles sensitive financial information with discretion and upholds high ethical standards in line with company values and regulatory expectations.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrates initiative in identifying the root causes of reconciliation issues, developing practical solutions, and preventing future occurrences.

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Job Summary

• The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing exploration and mining projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept to completion.
• This includes detailed project planning, budget control, technical oversight, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• The role demands a combination of strong project management skills, technical mining knowledge, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholder interests across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution:

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones for exploration and mining initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, adjust plans where necessary, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Budget & Financial Management:

• Oversee and control project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Track expenditures, forecast costs, and prepare financial reports for senior management.

Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams including geologists, engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven project culture.

Risk Management & Stakeholder Communication:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing timely project updates and reports.

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting:

• Ensure full compliance with local, national, and international mining, environmental, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate the acquisition of necessary exploration and mining permits, licenses, and approvals.

Technical Oversight:

• Provide technical input into exploration strategies, drilling programs, and mine development plans.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and quality assurance protocols across all project phases.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation.
• Generate reports detailing progress, performance metrics, budget updates, and health/safety incidents.

Post-Project Evaluation:

• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify areas for process improvement.
• Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.
• Proven track record managing exploration or mining projects from feasibility through execution.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield exploration environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and permitting requirements in the mining sector.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mining operations, exploration techniques, and associated technologies.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), GIS tools, and technical data analysis.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• High-level problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in remote or field-based locations.
• May involve extended hours and frequent travel to exploration or mining sites.