COMPANY ACCOUNTANT JOB AT ETA ZUMA MINING AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED | COMPANY ACCOUNTANT JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

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.

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Company Accountant to lead our financial operations and drive fiscal excellence. In this senior role, you are not just a record-keeper; you are a financial architect. Your mission is to safeguard the organization’s assets, optimize cash flow, and provide the data-driven insights necessary for the CEO and CFO to make high-stakes decisions.

With a portfolio that includes Treasury Management, Foreign Exchange Hedging, and Staff Development, you will ensure our financial health in a volatile market. If you have 8–10 years of experience, a mastery of IFRS/GAAP, and the leadership presence to mentor a high-performing finance team, we invite you to steer our financial future.

Requirements:

1. Treasury & Risk Mitigation

• Cash Flow Governance: Architect and oversee liquidity forecasts, fund use schedules, and treasury controls to minimize financial risk and ensure operational continuity.

• FX & Hedging Strategy: Manage foreign currency transactions and implement sophisticated hedging strategies to mitigate exchange rate volatility and optimize performance.

• Capital Structure: Oversee banking and borrowing arrangements, ensuring the company maintains an optimal financing structure with minimal servicing costs.

2. Financial Reporting & Strategic Advisory

• Full-Cycle Reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial statements, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommending corrective actions to the leadership team.

• Growth & Efficiency: Advise on and implement best-practice methods to aggressively drive revenue growth and reduce operational costs.

• Policy Architecture: Periodically review and develop formal finance policies and SOPs to ensure 100% compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards.

3. Operational Control & People Leadership

• Transaction Oversight: Supervise all payment functions and daily bank reconciliations to maintain an error-free ledger and minimize discrepancies.

• Audit & Compliance: Lead the preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring all statutory remittances (Tax, Pension, etc.) are executed with precision.

• Talent Development: Serve as a mentor to the finance team, focusing on succession planning, high-performance coaching, and technical knowledge sharing.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

• Experience: 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership/supervisory role.

• Certifications: ACCA, ICAN, CPA, or CFA professional membership is highly preferred.

• Technical IQ: Mastery of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SAGE) and a deep understanding of corporate finance and risk management.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Vision: Ability to translate balance sheets into business growth strategies.

• Resilience: Ability to manage complex treasury and borrowing arrangements in a high-pressure environment.

• Ethics: Unwavering integrity and a commitment to transparency and statutory compliance.

• Analytical Prowess: Advanced ability to model liquidity forecasts and assess financial risks.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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