Financial Services

Junior Finance Officer At Bap Energy Limited

BAP Energy Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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About the job

Financial Accounting

  • Assist in the preparation and posting of accounting entries into the financial system in accordance with approved accounting policies and procedures.
  • Support the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date financial records for all business transactions.
  • Process invoices, payment requests, journal entries, and other financial documents in a timely manner.
  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and schedules.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are properly documented and supported with relevant approvals and evidence.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

  • Support the preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of departmental and organizational budgets.
  • Assist in tracking actual expenditures against approved budgets and highlight variances for review.
  • Provide financial data and analysis to support forecasting and business planning activities.
  • Maintain budget tracking schedules and assist in preparing periodic budget performance reports.
  • Support the Finance Manager in gathering and validating financial information required for planning exercises.

Accounts Reconciliation

  • Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate identified discrepancies.
  • Assist in reconciling general ledger accounts, vendor accounts, customer accounts, and intercompany balances.
  • Monitor outstanding items and ensure timely resolution of reconciling differences.
  • Maintain reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for review and audit purposes.
  • Escalate unresolved reconciliation issues to the Finance Manager for appropriate action.

Records Management & Archiving

  • Maintain organized and secure records of financial documents, transactions, and supporting schedules.
  • Ensure proper filing, archiving, and retrieval of accounting records in both physical and electronic formats.
  • Support compliance with document retention policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure financial records are readily accessible for management review, audit activities, and regulatory inspections.
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all financial information and records.

Audit Coordination & Liaison

  • Assist in coordinating requests from internal and external auditors.
  • Compile and provide required financial documents, schedules, and supporting information during audit exercises.
  • Maintain audit files and ensure timely availability of requested records.
  • Track audit observations and support the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
  • Liaise with relevant departments to obtain information required for audit reviews and compliance assessments.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

  • Assist in processing vendor payments and ensuring payments are made in accordance with approved terms.
  • Support the preparation and review of payment schedules.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with relevant stakeholders where necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records of payables and receivables transactions.
  • Ensure all transactions comply with company policies and established financial controls.

Financial Controls & Compliance

  • Support the implementation and adherence to internal financial controls and procedures.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company financial requirements.
  • Identify and report control weaknesses, process gaps, or compliance concerns.
  • Support periodic reviews of financial processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

Reporting & Administrative Support

  • Prepare routine financial reports, schedules, and management information as required.
  • Support data gathering, analysis, and presentation of financial information for decision-making.
  • Assist in maintaining finance department trackers, registers, and reporting templates.
  • Participate in finance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Carry out other finance, accounting, and administrative duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager from time to time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance & Economics
  • Professional certification (or progress towards certification) such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or ICAN is an added advantage.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDProfessional Certificate
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At a glance

Company

BAP Energy Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

June 18, 2026

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