Account Payable Manager (FMCG) at Phillips Outsourcing Services Nigeria Limited

Phillips Outsourcing Limited is a leading outsourcing service provider in Nigeria committed to delivering qualitative, customised, and effective outsourcing solutions to our esteemed clients. Our innovative solutions have made us revered and renowned to be the go-to business partner for companies who want to scale-up and have a competitive edge in the market. With our workforce of highly skilled and experienced professionals, advanced technology and cost-effective mediums, our goal is to meet our client’s needs with precision.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Payable Manager (FMCG)

Location: Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos
Industry: FMCG

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.
• Candidate From FMCG/Manufacturing.
• 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.

Salary
N600,000 - N750,000 monthly (Net)

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2023.