• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accounts Payable Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• The job holder will be responsible for providing financial administrative support to the finance team.


• He/She is to complete payments, control expenses by disbursing payments, processing, verifying, reconciling invoices, manage all payment cycle/activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a record of all vendors invoices and payments.


• Maintain a record of inter-company billings and payments.


• Process all vendors’ payments and staff’ claims in accordance with the company’s policy.


• Ensure prompt recording and/or application of payments of accounts payable into the General Ledger, including inter-company billings.


• Maintain record of WHT deductions from Vendors and ensure remittance to the appropriate authorities (LSIR & FIRS).


• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of accounts payable to the general ledger.


• Prepare monthly reconciliation statement for key vendors.


• Provide daily accounts payable information for cash management purposes.


• Assist Team Lead in preparing monthly financials.


• Assist Team Lead in preparing treasury forecast.

Education and / or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.


• 2+ years’ experience in Cash control and financial management.


• ACA or Student Membership of a professional Accounting Body is highly important.

Essential Skills / Knowledge:

• Ability to use Microsoft productivity software such as Excel, Word and ERP.


• Knowledge of statutory report preparations (VAT/WHT/PAYE).


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Strong organizational ability.


• Effective corporate communications skills.


• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge:

• High accuracy in data entry.


• Petty cash management.


• High level of Reconciliation Skills.