Job title: Junior Accountant Job at Mindas Petroleum Limited
Company: Mindas Petroleum
Job description: Mindas Petroleum Limited is a Nigerian oil and gas downstream company that values transparency, excellence, trust, and business associates. The company was incorporated in 2008 under Nigerian laws.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Junior Accountant
Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-timeKey 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.
Salary
N170,000 – N200,000 per month.Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: using the Job Poosition as the subject of the email.
Expected salary:
Location: Lekki, Lagos State
Job date: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:03:37 GMT