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• Position: Accounts Payable Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 9 - 12 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Responsibilities

• Process and post invoices, payment vouchers, cheques, and other accounts payable transactions accurately and on time.


• Verify invoices against purchase orders, supporting documents, and approved payment requests before processing.


• Process local and foreign payments, including contractor, vendor, transporter, CHA, and other operational payments.


• Handle payments relating to LCs, Form M, advance payments, NXP/NESS, VC5, WHT, freight, travel, and other approved transactions.


• Process salaries and other approved payments for drivers and miscellaneous staff.


• Maintain accurate records of all payments, invoices, vouchers, and supporting documentation.


• Download and update bank statements regularly and perform bank and payment reconciliations.


• Reconcile unidentified collections and liaise with relevant departments, customers, and banks to resolve discrepancies.


• Remit collections to designated customer accounts and ensure accurate posting into the accounting system.


• Manage cash transactions, cash payments, and proper cash records in line with company procedures.


• Clear operating accounts and ensure outstanding items are properly reconciled.


• Prepare and submit daily and periodic financial/MIS reports as required.


• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of payment vouchers and other accounting records.


• Identify and resolve invoice, payment, and reconciliation discrepancies promptly.


• Support the Finance & Accounts team with financial controls, reconciliations, and other accounting activities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.


• 9–12 years' relevant experience, preferably in Accounts Payable or a similar finance function.


• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes, invoice processing, payment procedures, and reconciliations.


• Experience processing both local and foreign payments and related trade documentation is required.


• Good knowledge of accounting processes, financial controls, and record-keeping.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.


• Professional accounting qualification or membership of a recognized accounting body is an advantage.


• Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.


• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work effectively within a team.