• Application Deadline:
• 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

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance & Accounts team.


• The successful candidate will manage supplier invoices, payment documentation, vendor reconciliations, and accounts payable records while ensuring accuracy, compliance, timely processing, and adherence to company financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, code, and process supplier invoices, debit/credit notes, staff advances, reimbursements, and payment requests.


• Match invoices against purchase orders, goods receipt notes (GRNs), contracts, and other supporting documents.


• Maintain accurate vendor ledgers, reconcile supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies and outstanding balances.


• Ensure appropriate tax documentation and deductions in line with applicable requirements and company policies.


• Support month-end closing through accrual schedules, open GRN/invoice reports, prepayment amortization, and AP reconciliations.


• Maintain accurate, organized financial records for audits, compliance, and management reporting.


• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries and promptly escalate payment exceptions, disputed invoices, and control breaches.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.


• 4–5 years’ relevant experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, or general accounting support.


• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliation procedures, and payment controls.


• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, automotive, FMCG, trading, or multi-branch operations is preferred.


• Knowledge of Nigerian tax documentation and ERP/accounting software is an advantage.


• Part qualification or student membership of ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting body is an added advantage.

Required Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.


• Good reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• High integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to financial controls.


• Effective communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.