• Application Deadline: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Payable Manager(FMCG)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦500,000 - ₦750,000/month
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment


• Enter and upload invoices into system and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records


• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date


• Reports of VAT and WHT by calculating requirements on paid invoices


• Produce monthly reports, assist in month end closing and other projects as needed


• Track expenses and process expense reports such as floats, travels, staff vendors advance etc.


• Reconcile accounts payable transactions including vendor statements and prepare analysis of accounts


• Provide data for working capital forecasting requirements for vendors and other creditors.


• Processing payment document in accordance with internal procedures and policy as well as in compliance with legal requirements i.e., Tax laws


• Process Freight Payments and other third parties’ payments by recording entry; verifying documentation and making sure to release the payments within stipulated timelines.


• Reconciling vendor statements and maintaining liaison with suppliers to ensure that payments are made promptly, and accounts are up to date.


• Regular communication with internal and external clients via phone and email correspondence on payment matters


• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices


• Provide supporting documentation for audits and performs other duties as required to support the department.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Finance / Accounting)


• Candidates must have proven work experience in FMCG industry


• 5-7 years in account payable or general accounting procedures


• An accounting professional certification in either ACCA, ICAN or equivalents


• Proficient in data entry and management


• Ability to use MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint


• Knowledge of NAVISON or a similar system is an advantage


• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and follow up on pending issues