Payable Accountant and Account Team Lead at a Leading Poultry Processing Company - Talent Pool Resources International Limited

Talent Pool Resources International Limited - Our client, a leading poultry processing company committed to excellence in producing and supplying fresh and frozen poultry products, is recruiting detail-oriented and capable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payable Accountant and Account Team Lead

Location: Oyo

Job Overview

• This role is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function and supervising the day-to-day operations of the accounting team.
• The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, timely processing of vendor invoices, reconciliation of supplier statements, prompt payments, and effective support during month-end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Prepare and execute payment runs (cheques, bank transfers, etc.).
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
• Assist with month-end closing and accrual entries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and tax regulations (e.g. VAT, withholding tax).
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliation).
• Supervise and support team members in their roles and responsibilities.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Monitor team KPIs and ensure timely month-end and year-end close.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities during audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and internal controls.

Qualifications, Requirements & Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in accounts payable/finance operations.
• ICAN/ACCA qualification (or in progress) preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Gender Preference: Female.

Skills:

• Strong numeracy and financial reporting skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Detail-oriented with high integrity.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of account officers.
• Ability to motivate, train, and develop team members, ensuring they meet performance expectations.
• Effective communication with team members and external stakeholders (customers and suppliers).
• Ability to analyse data, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks.
• Ability to think strategically, identifying opportunities for process improvement and financial optimization.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office tools especially Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Project.

Benefits

• Salary: N200,000 – N250,000 per month.
• Pension, Health Insurance.

Application Closing Date
14th October 2025.