• Application Deadline: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Payable Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

REPORT: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify, process and post vendor invoices for services rendered as an when required.


• Follow-up with POs, WCC and other documents required for booking vendor invoices


•  Send payment advice to SBUs and CS as an when required.


• Enter vendor’s invoice on real time and ensure data integrity of postings.


• Research and resolve vendors account and payment discrepancies.


• Maintain records regarding payments and accounts statuses.


• Pay monies/ outflows to vendors and post correctly, taking into cognizance the correct accounting for tax, ncdf and other statutory deductions.


• Responsible for payables, review vendor payments and advice on new or better payment terms


• Prepare payables schedules by listing and analysis of unpaid invoices and advance payments.


• Reconcile the accounts payables ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted and communicate with the relevant SBUs.


• Generate age analysis and review payable accounts to ensure compliance.


• Process adjustments entries according to company guidelines.


• Investigate and resolve vendor queries.


• Engage in ongoing educational opportunities to update job knowledge.


• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports detailing payables, down payments and other accounts payables activities.


• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential. 


• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunity.


• Assist with month-end closing.


• To comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures of the organization


• Any other activities delegated from time to time.

Requirements                                                                                                                   

• Minimum Qualification: First degree in accounting, banking & Finance or Economics                                          


• Master’s Degree in Accounts or Finance is an added advantage.  


• Minimum Experience: 5 years’ relevant experience in financial management/ accounting Additional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) Compulsory     


• Member of Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN) is an advantage.                                                             


• Proven work experience as an Accounts Payables Accountant or similar role                                           


• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access)                                   


• Advanced knowledge SAGE 300 Accounting Module                                                                          


• Relevant knowledge of local accounting rules and taxes                                                                   


• In-depth understanding of regulatory policies                                                                       


• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals                                                                                                                    

Functional Competencies                                                                                                                            

• Excellent analytic thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to anticipate and independently resolve issues                


• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures 


• Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and IFRS


• Excellent math skills with an attention to detail


• Excellent interpersonal skills        


• Hands-on experience in preparing company accounts


• Confident oral presentation and communication skills to influence, persuade, negotiate, motivate, and agree on commitments with colleagues in a high-pressure environment


• Approachable and able to coach and assist colleagues with accounting problems/issues   


• Numerate and articulate in handling statistics and interpreting information for communication to all levels within the business


• Flexible, well organized with lots of initiative, energy, and personal motivation


• Results-oriented and determined in resolving issues and achieving objectives


• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data             


• Ability to stick to time constraints


• Consistent, accurate, and thorough