Senior Payables Officer at Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited is specialized in poultry sector covering all its major aspects, and also in the distribution of frozen food in the Nigerian Market. Our line of frozen products has expanded to include the finest quality of chicken, potatoes, cheese, vegetables, seafood, and ice cream products in the market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Payables Officer

Job Reference: SPO2025034
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process all supplier/vendor invoices.
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendors, farm contractors, and service providers.
• Maintain up-to-date accounts payable records and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain vendor relationships and respond to payment inquiries professionally.
• Prepare weekly and monthly aging reports.
• Ensure proper withholding tax (WHT), VAT, and other statutory deductions are applied and remitted as required.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation.
• Collaborate with procurement, farm operations, and inventory teams to ensure invoice accuracy and budget alignment.
• Assist with month-end closing and journal entries related to payables.
• Carry out other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 6 – 8 years of relevant accounting / payable experience.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN) is an added advantage or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent knowledge of posting accounting transactions
• Excellent use of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, and VLOOKUP,

Key Skills and Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethical standards, discretion, and integrity.

Application Closing Date
4th September, 2025.