Account Officer / Bookkeeper

As our Account Officer / Bookkeeper, you will be the financial backbone of Mikfort. Every naira that comes in and goes out will pass through your records. You will help the business owner understand the numbers clearly — what we are selling, what we are spending, what profit we are making, and where we are leaking money. You will also manage our inventory records so we always know exactly what stock we have, what has expired, and what needs reordering.

This is a hands-on role that requires someone who is organized, honest, detail-oriented, and comfortable with numbers every day.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Record-Keeping

• Record all daily sales, purchases, expenses, and payments accurately
• Maintain a proper cashbook, petty cash records, and bank reconciliation statements
• Track all accounts payable what Mikfort owes suppliers and accounts receivable what customers owe us
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial summaries for the business owner
• Support preparation of quarterly profit and loss reports

Inventory & Stock Management

• Maintain a live inventory register of all products — medicines, vaccines, feeds, tools, chemicals, and equipment
• Record all stock received from suppliers and update inventory after each sale
• Track product expiry dates and alert management before products expire
• Conduct periodic stock counts and reconcile physical stock with records
• Flag slow-moving or out-of-stock items for timely reorder

Invoicing & Documentation

• Issue invoices and receipts to customers and keep proper copies
• File all supplier invoices, delivery notes, and payment receipts in an organized system
• Ensure all transactions have supporting documents before recording

Reporting & Business Insight

• Prepare daily and weekly sales reports showing what was sold, by quantity and value
• Report on gross profit margins per product category
• Identify and flag any financial irregularities or discrepancies immediately
• Support the owner in understanding which products and customer segments generate the most revenue

Tax & Compliance Support

• Maintain records in a format that supports VAT filing and FIRS compliance
• Assist with preparation of financial documents when needed for bank loans or government registrations

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education & Certification

• OND, HND, or B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification e.g. AAT, ICAN Foundation Level is an added advantage — though strong hands-on experience matters more to us

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience in a retail, trading, or FMCG environment
• Prior experience in an agro-input, pharmaceutical, or inventory-heavy business is a significant plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting
• Experience with any accounting or POS software QuickBooks, Sage, or similar
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts: debits and credits, trial balance, bank reconciliation
• Ability to manage inventory records with lot numbers and expiry date tracking
• Excellent attention to detail — you catch errors before they become problems
• High level of personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Good written and spoken communication in English

WHAT MIKFORT OFFERS YOU

• Competitive monthly salary based on experience and qualifications
• A growing business where your contribution is visible and valued
• Opportunity to grow with the company as we expand across Southeast Nigeria
• Exposure to agribusiness operations — one of Nigeria's most resilient sectors
• A respectful, supportive work environment in Enugu

THE IDEAL PERSON FOR THIS ROLE

You are someone who loves order and accuracy. You sleep better when the books are balanced. You are comfortable asking questions when something does not add up, and you are proactive about reporting what you find — good or bad. You understand that in a product-based business like ours, knowing your stock is just as important as knowing your cash. You are ready to grow with us.