• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accounts Payable Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Role Accountabilities 

• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.


• To register Vendors details on the ERP


• Verify all invoices with the Contracts, Purchase Order, delivery note and management approval 


• Ensure all expenses are captured in the correct project account


• Book approved invoices in through the defined accounting system


• Ensure vendors’ payable are instituted prior to the due dates


• Ensure Monthly remittances of all statutory deductions: PAYE, Pension, WHT, VAT etc.


• Ensure proper documentation of all invoices processed on a real-time basis as defined via Filing Policies


• Ensure separate and proper filing of all payments made via Account Payable Module


• Carry out reconciliations with vendors as required.


• Assist in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process (accruals, prepayments, etc.)


• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation of fixed assets.

Professional Qualification

• A University Degree (or its equivalent) in accounting or related fields


• Minimum of 4 years cognate working experience (Post NYSC) within an upstream company


• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or CPA


• Financial Modeling Skills (is an added advantage)


• Vast Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting


• Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria


• Must be able to do analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.


• In-depth Knowledge and Application of International Financial Reporting Standards 


• Financial Controls


• Business Management Capabilities


• Knowledge of basic business and accounting software (Knowledge of ERP is an added advantage) & Microsoft Office applications (such as EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, etc)


• Spread Sheets and Financial Modelling Skills


• Analytical and Logical Reasoning 


• Ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks.