Specialist, Account Payables at 9mobile Nigeria

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist, Account Payables

Job: IRC4703
Location: Lagos
Employment Status: Permanent
Department: Finance

Job Summary

• Supervise and ensure companywide expenditure/payment cycle as well as ensure full compliance with finance policies and processes.

Principal Functions

• Ensure correct and accurate postings on ERP to ensure the company's financial information is of agreed quality and integrity
• Monitor and ensure periodic and prompt reconciliation of supplier sub ledgers
• Liaise with other departments within EMTS to ensure all financial obligations are processed as at when due
• Ensure timely analysis of various OPEX accounts to ascertain the correctness of transactions in line with budget and trends
• Review and approve journal vouchers and other financial transactions before imputing on ERP system
• Review relevant general ledger accounts (income statement and balance sheet) for completeness.
• Review the age analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure the amortisation of prepayment accounts are correctly carried out and that supporting documents are appropriately vouched.
• Review general ledger/sub ledger accounts.
• Review monthly transaction and book approved relevant positions into the accounts.
• Review and approve all accruals booked into ERP based on input from the various department and vendors statements.
• Ensure complete reversal of monthly accruals based on agreed process.
• Ensure all expenditure are correctly recorded and paid as at when due.
• Ensure correct application of tax rates (VAT & WHT) applied on and deducted from processed invoices.
• Ensure proper implementation of account payable processes and policy
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of supplier ledger account
• Provide necessary support to the external stakeholders on financial and tax audit
• Collate the business divisions input into the company accrual/commitment schedule.
• Understand and ensure compliance with Foreign Exchange regulations.
• Ensure adequate tracking of expenditure /payment requests and respond properly to supplier request.
• Provide support to business managers and other staff members on expenditure issues
• Ensure compliance with month end, quarter end and year end close procedure  and provide year end schedules s requested.
• Ensure compliance with SAS, IAS, IFRS and GAAP requirements.
• Carry out other duties as instructed by Manager, Account Payables

Educational Requirements

• First Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Membership of Professional association (CIMA, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, etc.)
• Three (3) to Five(5) years work experience

Knowledge:

• Financial Accounting/ Reporting
• Receivables Management

Skills:

• Communication
• Personal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving

Behaviour:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.