Accounts Payable Officer at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Payable Officer

Job Identification: 155
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job type: Full-time 

Role Accountabilities 

• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
• To register Vendors details on the ERP
• Verify all invoices with the Contracts, Purchase Order, delivery note and management approval 
• Ensure all expenses are captured in the correct project account
• Book approved invoices in through the defined accounting system
• Ensure vendors’ payable are instituted prior to the due dates
• Ensure Monthly remittances of all statutory deductions: PAYE, Pension, WHT, VAT etc.
• Ensure proper documentation of all invoices processed on a real-time basis as defined via Filing Policies
• Ensure separate and proper filing of all payments made via Account Payable Module
• Carry out reconciliations with vendors as required.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process (accruals, prepayments, etc.)
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation of fixed assets.

Professional Qualification

• A university Degree (or its equivalent) in Accounting or related fields
• Minimum of 4 years cognate working experience (Post NYSC) within an upstream company
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or CPA
• Financial Modeling Skills (is an added advantage)
• Vast Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting
• Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria
• Must be able to do analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
• In-depth Knowledge and Application of International Financial Reporting Standards 
• Financial Controls
• Business Management Capabilities
• Knowledge of basic business and accounting software (Knowledge of ERP is an added advantage) & Microsoft Office applications (such as EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, etc)
• Spread Sheets and Financial Modelling Skills
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning 
• Ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2026; 11:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online