Payable Accountant at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payable Accountant

Location: Ibese, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• As a payable accountant, you will be responsible for managing the accounts payable function within the finance department. 
• Your primary focus will be on accurately recording and processing invoices, ensuring timely payments to vendors, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews & Controls vendor payment at all levels (Central & Workshop).
• Effective management of GRIR & SIIR accounts.
• Management of central store transactions and reconciliations.
• Reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Generation of Cheque requisition through SAP after all the necessary approvals.
• Posting of payment vouchers/retirement JVs.
• Reconcile payable reports to confirm that all amounts paid were accurate.
• Review all vendor transactions, Taxes, and GL posting.
• Review and supervise all postings of approved debit notes and advices to staff personal accounts.
• Forwarding all debit notes to the payroll officer for deductions from monthly salaries.
• Reviewing all reconciliations with vendor accounts.
• Liaise with the store for any outstanding bills.
• Reconcile Invoices received in-store with SAP posting to ensure that all invoices are captured.
• Ensure that other payment vouchers initiated by accounting officers are posted before the close of the period. 
• Supervises collation of paid vouchers for cash call reimbursement.
• Timely and accurate processing of trade adjustments to client accounts
• Reconcile payments to ensure the accounting system reflects the correct transactions
• Liaise with the vendor support team to confidently communicate the development of systems used to reconcile positions & fees.

Requirements
Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification from a recognized body (e.g. ICAN, ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• 5 to 9 years of related job experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with tax regulations and compliance requirements related to accounts payable.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.