Sahara Group nutures businesses in the energy sector. These companies operate essentially within the energy industry and its associated sub-sectors. The Group consists of individuals, who are determined to make a positive impact on the business environment.
We are recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Accounts Payable Officer
Location: Nigeria
Purpose Statement
- Responsible for recording and maintaining up to date records of the Company's daily financial transactions.
- He will be responsible for the timely implementation of the Company's policies and procedures.
- He will be responsible for analyzing account payable balances for validity and ultimately feed the users with accurate financial information.
Key Deliverables:
- Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services
- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
- Book approved invoices in the financial system
- Prepare Bank transfer instructions and ensure prompt dispatch to bank
- Follow up with banker to ensure instructions are promptly processed.
- Monthly remittances of all statutory deductions: PAYE, Pension, WHT, VAT etc.
- Disburse petty cash Naira and reconcile daily
- Post all payments to the Financial system
- Send remittance advice to Vendors.
- Ensure filing of all Account payable documents
Minimum Qualification / Experience
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or relevant field.
- Must have commenced ICAN examination with Intermediate level passed at a minimum
- At least 1 year post NYSC work experience in a similar role.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting
- Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria
- Must be able to do simple analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
Personality Traits:
- Must be thorough
- Must be a good team player
- Must have good listening skills
- Must be a self-motivating individual
Working Relationships:
- Internal: Candidate is expected to liaise with the rest of the finance team in a manner that will strengthen the Company's finance
- Internal: Candidate is expected to liaise with other departments (Operations, Trading and Business Development) of SERL to properly harmonize information required for quality reporting.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Timely and accurate posting of transactions
- Timely implementation of policies and procedures
- Monitor daily transactions to budget and ensure costs incurred are within budget
- Timely and accurate preparation of bank reconciliations
- Timely reconciliation and accuracy of Petty cash
- Timely remittance of all statutory deductions
- Accurate reporting on account payables and profile due dates
- Must be dedicated to ensuring work is done within agreed timelines.
- To ensure accurate reporting on accrual to improve quality of monthly financial statements
- Proper documentation and filing of all relevant documents.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online