Accounts Payable Officer at Dorman Long Engineering Limited (DLE)

Dorman Long Engineering Limited (DLE) is a leading infrastructure and supply chain services company, providing high-quality solutions to the oil and gas, power, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries. With over 75 years of experience operating in Nigeria, DLE has established a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Payable Officer

Location: Idi oro, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Invoice Processing & Review:

• Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding to appropriate cost centers and GL accounts.
• Match purchase orders (POs), goods received notes (GRNs), and invoices in compliance with procurement and finance policies.

Vendor Reconciliation & Payment:

• Perform regular reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Prepare payment schedules, ensuring timely disbursement to local and international vendors.
• Monitor payment terms and flag overdue accounts to the Finance Manager.

Record Management:

• Maintain up-to-date records of accounts payable transactions.
• Archive invoices and supporting documents in line with company and statutory audit requirements.

Compliance & Controls:

• Ensure all payments are supported by valid documentation and necessary approvals.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required schedules and documents.
• Monitor adherence to tax regulations such as VAT and withholding tax (WHT) applicable to vendor payments.

System & Reporting:

• Use accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, or Oracle) to process transactions and generate reports.
• Prepare monthly AP aging analysis and cash flow projections related to accounts payable.

Collaboration

• Liaise with procurement, warehouse, and project teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain strong communication with vendors to address payment issues and manage expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 years accounting experience, with at least 1 year in the EPC, oil & gas, or construction sector
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, project accounting, and taxation.
• Experience using ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, or SAGE.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or sites simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret financial data and deliver actionable insights.
• High level of accuracy in preparing financial documents and reports.
• Familiarity with IFRS and local regulatory standards
• Capable of mentoring junior accountants and leading accounting functions.
• Continuously seeks ways to improve financial workflows and control systems.
• Maintains confidentiality and acts with integrity in all financial dealings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ability to work independently under pressure

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@dormanlongeng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.