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• Position: Accounts Payable Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Officer will manage all vendor payment processes for Givanas Group, a high-volume FMCG distribution business. The role ensures accurate invoice processing, timely payments, supplier reconciliation, and compliance with tax and company policies while maintaining strong relationships with local and international suppliers.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Invoice Processing: Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices in line with purchase orders (POs) and goods receipt notes (GRNs). Ensure three-way matching (PO–GRN–Invoice) before posting and accurate GL account coding.


• Payments: Prepare payment runs (cheques, transfers, etc.) in line with due dates and company policy. Liaise with Treasury & Cash Operations Officer to ensure funds availability and proper authorization before release.


• Reconciliations: Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain up-to-date AP aging reports.


• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure tax compliance (VAT, G-Payoff) and proper withholding. Maintain complete AP files for audits and support internal audit requirements.


• Reporting: Provide weekly and monthly AP aging reports, highlight overdue invoices and potential cash flow risks, and support cash forecasting by providing payment pipeline data.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement, Treasury, and other finance team members to resolve supplier issues and support operational requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.


• 4–5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable, preferably within FMCG distribution or related sectors.


• Strong ERP/accounting system proficiency (SAP, Sage, or equivalent).


• Knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations applicable to distribution.


• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and variance analysis skills.


• Proficiency in MS Excel for reporting and payment analysis.


• Ability to manage multiple suppliers across different product categories.