Junior Accountant Job at Mindas Petroleum Limited

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-time

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.

Salary
N170,000 - N200,000 per month.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: hr@mindaspetroleum.com using the Job Poosition as the subject of the email.