Account Officer / Bookkeeper at Mikson Industreis Limited

Mikson Industries Limited Mikson Industries Limited is a Private Limited Liability Company established in 1985, operating in importation, distribution, and wholesale in Nigeria. Over the years, we have expanded beyond consumer and industrial goods to include the distribution of veterinary and aquaculture medicines, helping farmers, retailers, and animal-health businesses access reliable products. A key part of our growth is Bio Pharmachemie Nigeria—we hold the sole agency to distribute Bio-Pharmachemie products in Nigeria, and our product range is NAFDAC certified, with distribution across all six regions of the country. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products that exceed customer needs, driven by sustainable growth and innovation, and our vision is to lead in importation and distribution through quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our values include integrity, quality excellence, innovation, community focus, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability—so we look for team members who take ownership, learn fast, and care about doing the work wellAs 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.