Senior Accountant at Kursi Investments Limited

About Kursi Investments Limited

Kursi Group is a Nigeria-based company operating in mining, mineral processing, and commodity trading. Incorporated in 2007, the organization has grown steadily to become one of the country’s largest and most dependable mining and trading companies. Its corporate headquarters is located in Abuja, while mining, processing, and operational sites are distributed across 22 of Nigeria’s 36 states.

The company holds title to several of Nigeria’s most commercially viable mineral assets, with combined mineral resources and reserve estimates valued at over USD 100 billion. Kursi Group is actively engaged in the mining, processing, and trading of base metals, precious stones, and rare earth minerals, supplying off-takers, manufacturers, and end-users across the global value chain.

Kursi Group’s gold mining and processing operations have a combined capacity of 8,500 tonnes of ore per day, supported by optimized grade recovery systems. In addition, the company is a leading participant in Nigeria’s mining and trading markets for Lithium, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Columbite, Tantalite, Monoxide, Manganese, Wolframite, Graphite, and Fluorite.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the organization’s core accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, and providing accurate, reliable financial information to support management decision-making.
This role oversees operational accounting related to mining activities, cost monitoring, statutory compliance, and the supervision of junior accounting staff, while contributing to informed financial planning and strategic analysis.

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in a timely and accurate manner, in compliance with Nigerian GAAP and IFRS requirements.

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.

• Review accounts payable and receivable, perform reconciliations, and resolve variances without delay.

• Produce monthly management accounts and deliver financial insights to guide operational and strategic decisions.

• Support internal and external audit processes by providing schedules, explanations, and supporting documentation.

• Review and validate journal entries prepared by junior accountants to ensure consistency with internal accounting policies.

Operational Accounting and Cost Management

• Monitor and analyze operational expenses, including fuel, fleet-related costs, maintenance, and other site-specific expenditures.

• Oversee inventory, costing, and fixed asset records, ensuring accuracy for mining equipment and operational consumables.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support effective financial planning.

• Track operational efficiency and propose cost-control and cost-saving initiatives where appropriate.

Internal Controls and Statutory Compliance

• Establish and maintain effective internal control systems to protect company assets and financial integrity.

• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian tax legislation, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements.

• Prepare and submit statutory filings, including VAT, WHT, PAYE, pension contributions, and related obligations, in line with regulatory timelines.

Team Leadership and Capacity Development

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, reinforcing accuracy, accountability, and compliance.

• Provide guidance and training on accounting procedures, policies, and best practices.

• Foster a culture of professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is an added advantage.

• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent (mandatory).

• Between five (5) and eight (8) years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within mining, logistics, fleet operations, or multi-location industrial environments.

• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, cost control, operational accounting, and statutory compliance.

• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, dashboards, and financial models.

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Skills and Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational accounting.

• Solid understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and compliance standards.

Managerial Competencies

• Proven leadership and team supervision skills, including mentoring and performance oversight.

• Ability to monitor operational costs, identify inefficiencies, and recommend practical improvements.

• High attention to detail with a structured, process-driven approach.

Behavioural Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and professional conduct.

• Capacity to perform under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.

• Proactive, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented mindset.

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Application Closing Date

Friday, 9th February, 2026

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to recruitment@kursigroup.com, clearly stating the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Disclaimer

Due to the urgency of this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled prior to the stated closing date.

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Guiding Principles

• Kursi Group maintains zero tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse, and exploitation. Any breach of these policies will be treated as serious misconduct.

• Kursi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of background. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.