Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist at Lillyworth Homes Limited

Lillyworth Homes Limited is an indigenous real estate development and management company that creates optimum investment portfolio with an intention of providing affordable housing all across Nigeria and beyond specially the Eastern part of the country with total dedication, while maintaining the highest standard of excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the Company’s invoices to include data collection, research and accounts reconciliation.
• In addition, the position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities & Duties
Receivables:

• Prepare and send statement of account to clients.
• Process, verify, and post receipts for payment made by client.
• Maintain precise records of all incoming payments and account statuses.
• Maintain historical records of Customers (Files inclusive).
• Actively investigate, resolve irregularities/discrepancies in receivables and reconcile any irregularities in receipts.
• Work with the collections department to review accounts, client payments, credit history, and develop new or better repayment terms.
• Generating reports and statements for internal use.
• Preparedaily receivable deposits.

Payables:

• Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Maintain precise records of all vendor payments.
• Maintain historical records of Vendors. (Files inclusive).
• Pay vendors by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks.
• Pay vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.
• Continue to improve the payment process.
• Research and approve new vendors and create new vendor accounts.

General:

• Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up-to-date.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts / ensure payment of outstanding invoices.
• Providesupport to other groups in accounting as needed.

Qualifications
Education:

• University Degree or HND.

Experience:

• 2 - 4 years experience in accounts payable/receivable or experience in ageneral accounting position.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and is able to problem solve.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Have analytical abilities, team working capabilities and be results oriented.
• Excellent communication, research, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ability to work in a high- volume department.
• An ability to work independently.
• Accounting software experience would be a plus.

Salary
N100,000 - N120,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2023.