Junior Finance 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: Junior Finance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

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.

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Application Closing Date
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