Purchase to Pay Accountant- Consumer at GlaxoSmithKline

Requisition ID:  WD194976
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Job type: Full time
Functional area:  Finance

Job Purpose

• Timely processing of suppliers’ invoices to ensure prompt generation of payment and monthly reconciliation of suppliers’ accounts

Scope

• Role will support GSK Nigeria entities;  Cx and Gms

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Processing of suppliers’ invoices for payment as at when due.
• Ensuring invoices are properly recorded in the ERP (JDE) and timely processed.
• Liaising with GMS Procurement and Warehouse on Goods Inward Notes relating to raw materials and Packaging to facilitate prompt payment of customers or suppliers.
• Customer services to suppliers involving giving them the update of their accounts with GSK and particularly reconciling accounts.
• Monthly Reconciliation of suppliers Accounts
• Ensuring prompt settlement of all statutory liablities; WHT, PAYE,  VAT ,Pension etc
• Periodic Circularization of statement of account to major suppliers.
• Monthly Balance sheet reporting exercise through timely preparation of schedules.
• Supporting the Payable Manager in ensuring weekly generation of payment.
• Providing payments details to suppliers on paid invoices.
• Support the development of a robust internal control framework through;
  • Participation in Management Monitoring reviews,
  • Prompt response to and closure of identified CAPA’s in areas under own responsibility
  • Delivering records management compliance for unit and records under custody
• Any other assignment from time to time.

Why You?
Basic Qualifications:

• Bcom or Honors in Accounting.
• Minimum of three years relevant previous experience in payables.
• Professional  qualification will be an added advantage.

Knowledge:

• Exposure to JDE concerning payables or other relevant accounting package...
• Understanding of  SAS and IFRS an advantage.

Complexity:

• Customer focus and sense of urgency.
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Always eager to accept responsibilities.
• A team player and value creator.