Senior Finance and Accounts Officer at Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited provides premium solutions to businesses in the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, especially those in solid minerals, extractive industry, manufacturing industry and agriculture. Some of its clients are Zuma 828 Coal Limited, IMEX Mineral Resources and Processing Company, Zuma Energy Nigeria Limited, Zuma Steel W/A Limited, and Zuma Metals & Energy Resources Limited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance and Accounts Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The core functions of the Finance and Accounts department involve maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and analyzing financial reports, and managing budgets to guide business decisions.
• They also handle cash flow management, process payments to suppliers and from customers, administer payroll, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• The Department Senior Officer will work to support these activities to safeguard the organisation’s financial health and support its strategic objectives.
• Shall support the HOD in managing the Accounts, Finance, Asset, Budget/Cost and Sales/Distribution units. He/she shall also support the HOD to ensure the financial integrity, efficiency, and strategic growth of the organization.
• The Department Senior Officer must maintain the highest level of integrity, demonstrate the I-REAP core values and be a contributor to the desired cultures, leading by example in all areas, and ensuring that line and staff are coordinated and kept abreast of corporate strategy and direction at all time.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Operational and administrative support:

• Effective administrative services
• Custodian of internal systems, SOPs, process documents
• Manage document processing, registration, tracking and archival.
• Manage departmental assets, work tools, facilities, etc.

Departmental Strategic Execution and Coordination:

• Ensure efficient support of execution of key initiatives of the HOD.
• Coordinate departmental collaboration on all admin matters within EZM and with corresponding departments in Client Companies.
• Ensure that business processes within the department are up to date.

Performance and Staff Management:

• Supervise the tasks assigned to the different HOUs and departmental team for effective closure.
• Facilitate relevant training on departmental processes, compliance requirements, and documentation and best practices for operation.
• Support the HOD in appraising staff of the department, provide mentorship/guidance to new staff and drive continuous improvement in staff performance.
• Shall be responsible staff training and retraining.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Collate, compile and provide operational report to the HOD for review and submission to the EC.
• Maintain all compliance lists and requirements, ensuring effective monitoring and timely escalation to achieve 100% compliance.

Business Continuity and Succession Planning:

• Act as 2IC to HOD and take charge in the absence of the HOD.
• Support in managing any unit or departmental function of any exited staff, by ensuring that each position has a replacement at any given time from internal resource pending replacement.
• Ensure that proper handover is done and all company tools are retrieved.
• Ensure that staff functions are rotational so thanyone at any given timeanyone can cover all rolesanyone at any given time can cover all roles.
• Collaborate with HOD to organize departmental-level onboarding of new hires, including provision of all tools, systems and work requirements.

Governance & Baseline Competencies:

• Reporting: The department senior officer shall report directly to the HOD of the department & collaborate with ECSEC Admin on all admin related matters.
• Admin Structure: The department senior officer shall be considered as Intermediate Senior Management.
• Baseline Competencies: Shall have understanding of document management principles, understanding of project management, ability to prepare and present management reports and understanding of departmental operations.

Qualifications
Minimum Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, or a related financial discipline is required.
• Possession of professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA, or CFA is highly desirable.
• A postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA Finance, M.Sc. Accounting, or related degree) will be an added advantage.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or financial administrative role.
• Experience in supporting or managing budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, or cost control processes is essential.

Technical and Administrative Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial regulations, taxation, budgeting principles, and auditing standards.
• Proficient in managing financial records, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission of reports.
• Skilled in the preparation and coordination of departmental financial reports, reconciliations, and documentation for internal and external review.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle), and MS Excel for financial modelling.
• Competence in document management, SOP administration, and financial process optimisation.
• Understanding of internal controls, asset tracking, sales documentation, and vendor/customer transaction workflows.

Personal Attributes and Leadership Competencies:

• Demonstrates high integrity, accountability, and commitment to transparency in financial dealings.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail and risk sensitivity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professional judgement.
• Effective leadership, team coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, especially for financial policy updates and compliance clarifications.
• Demonstrates alignment with I-REAP core values, modelling a high-performance, compliant, and ethical culture.

Organisational Fit and Role Readiness:

• Capacity to serve as Second-in-Command (2IC) to the HOD and oversee departmental operations in their absence.
• Able to step into any finance sub-unit (e.g., Payroll, Budget, Sales, Asset Control) to ensure uninterrupted performance during staffing gaps.
• Readiness to support onboarding, provide working tools, and coordinate internal training to ensure operational continuity.
• Competence in managing compliance lists, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, and flagging financial risks promptly.
• Ability to coordinate with Client Companies, auditors, and other departments on finance-related administrative matters.

Salary
N600,000 - N700,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online