• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accounts Payable Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Background

• We seek to hire a qualified and technically competent Accounts Payable Officer for its Aluminium and Copper Ingots Manufacturing Plant.


• The Factory, which is based in Mowe [Lagos-Ibadan Express Way], Ogun state will primarily recycle a broad range of scrap materials and convert them to usable Aluminium and Copper Ingots for different manufacturing purposes.


• The Accounts Payable Officer will ensure the smooth flow of financial transactions within the Factory.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Manage petty cash accounts and record all outgoings in the factory.


• Pay invoices, including Goods Services Tax (GST) and record all payments.


• Track credits owed to the Factory.


• Review all payments and expenses, including purchase orders, payroll, and invoices.


• Reconciliation of monthly payable reports.


• Prepare monthly expense statements and financial reports.


• Respond to queries from suppliers, customers, and staff.


• Process payments and financial transactions to suppliers and obtain goods and services from suppliers promptly.


• Liaise with finance officers and suppliers concerning stock management, financial records, and accounts.


• Maintain the processing and payment of vendor invoices accurately and on time.


• Verify expense reports of the factory.


• Streamline the payment process.


• Assist with audits.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. Accounting / Finance-related role.


• Proven 5 years of work experience as a seasoned accountant, account payable specialist accountant, accounts payable officer, or similar role.


• ICAN certification and membership.


• At least 3 years’ experience in the Aluminum factory/ Manufacturing industry is an added advantage.

Required Competence:

• Account management.


• Experience with accounting software, like Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Zoho, etc.


• Payment processing.


• Budgeting.


• Productivity software (especially spreadsheets).


• Accounting software.


• Cash handling/tracking.


• Report creation.


• Statement reconciliation.


• Mathematics.

Soft Skills Required:

• Detail-oriented.


• Communication.


• Organization.


• Analytical thinking.


• Deadline-oriented.


• Problem-solving.


• Negotiation.


• Critical thinking.