Accounts Payable Accountant at MacTay Consulting

MacTay Consulting is one of the first and leading management consulting firms in Nigeria, providing HR services to our clients in Africa since 1982. We focus on adding value to organisations through customized solutions that meet our clients’ needs. We have a proven track record of providing excellent services that impact our clients’ businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Payable Accountant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Finance Manager / Controller

Job Summary

• The Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable processes.
• This includes processing invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and supporting the finance team in achieving accurate financial reporting.
• The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in accounts payable roles and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
Invoice Processing:

• Review and verify invoices and check requests.
• Sort, code, and match invoices.
• Set invoices up for payment.
• Track expenses and process expense reports.

Payment Processing:

• Prepare and perform check runs and other transactions.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.

Vendor Management:

• Reconcile vendor statements and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor files.
• Respond to vendor inquiries.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Assist with month-end closing.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.

Reconciliation:

• Reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Prepare analysis of accounts as required.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.

Continuous Improvement:

• Suggest improvements to accounts payable processes.
• Participate in process improvement projects.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 
• ICAN/ACCA certification is an added advantage or (Final Stage)

Experience:

• 3-5 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with ERP/Accounting software (e.g. SAP, Quickbooks).
• Familiarity with electronic payment methods and systems.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of accounts payable process
• Knowledge of IFRS preferred
• Familiarity with relevant accounting software and ERP systems.

Salary
N300,000 - N400,000 net and other benefits. 

Application Closing Date
23rd August, 2024.