Account Payable Officer

REPORT: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Verify, process and post vendor invoices for services rendered as an when required.
Follow-up with POs, WCC and other documents required for booking vendor invoices
 Send payment advice to SBUs and CS as an when required.
Enter vendor’s invoice on real time and ensure data integrity of postings.
Research and resolve vendors account and payment discrepancies.
Maintain records regarding payments and accounts statuses.
Pay monies/ outflows to vendors and post correctly, taking into cognizance the correct accounting for tax, ncdf and other statutory deductions.
Responsible for payables, review vendor payments and advice on new or better payment terms
Prepare payables schedules by listing and analysis of unpaid invoices and advance payments.
Reconcile the accounts payables ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted and communicate with the relevant SBUs.
Generate age analysis and review payable accounts to ensure compliance.
Process adjustments entries according to company guidelines.
Investigate and resolve vendor queries.
Engage in ongoing educational opportunities to update job knowledge.
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports detailing payables, down payments and other accounts payables activities.
Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential. 
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunity.
Assist with month-end closing.
To comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures of the organization
Any other activities delegated from time to time.

Requirements                                                                                                                   

Minimum Qualification: First degree in accounting, banking & Finance or Economics                                          
Master’s Degree in Accounts or Finance is an added advantage.  
Minimum Experience: 5 years’ relevant experience in financial management/ accounting Additional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) Compulsory     
Member of Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN) is an advantage.                                                             
Proven work experience as an Accounts Payables Accountant or similar role                                           
Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access)                                   
Advanced knowledge SAGE 300 Accounting Module                                                                          
Relevant knowledge of local accounting rules and taxes                                                                   
In-depth understanding of regulatory policies                                                                       
Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals                                                                                                                    

Functional Competencies                                                                                                                            

Excellent analytic thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to anticipate and independently resolve issues                
In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures 
Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and IFRS
Excellent math skills with an attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills        
Hands-on experience in preparing company accounts
Confident oral presentation and communication skills to influence, persuade, negotiate, motivate, and agree on commitments with colleagues in a high-pressure environment
Approachable and able to coach and assist colleagues with accounting problems/issues   
Numerate and articulate in handling statistics and interpreting information for communication to all levels within the business
Flexible, well organized with lots of initiative, energy, and personal motivation
Results-oriented and determined in resolving issues and achieving objectives
A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data             
Ability to stick to time constraints
Consistent, accurate, and thorough

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@ieslglobal.com using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

hr@ieslglobal.com