Accounts Payable Officer at Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc

Job description
(1) Invoice Processing.

•          Adhere strictly to Seplat’s business principles and AP procedures
•          Register/park FI & MM invoices on SAGE
•           Ensure timely processing of invoices and proper coding of invoices
•           Follow up on queried and awaiting approval invoices to avoid delay in AP process
•           Monitor creditors aged analysis report monthly
•           Insist that invoice are submitted/dropped in the submission box
•           Ensure that all cost for a particular period are properly coded and captured in that period
•           Ensure compliance with tax requirements (WHT, VAT, NCD) on all payments
•           Generate accrual report on a monthly basis
•           Ensure proper supporting documents and approval are attached to invoices in line with AP procedures  and approved authorization matrix
•           Provide all necessary AP documents, information and explanations on PTP process for audit purpose
•           Provide and account for invoices during and after audit
•           Relate well with vendors to resolve all payment issues/queries on time and have a positive relationship with user departments for effective and smooth AP process

•           Send out and reconcile vendors’ outstanding payment statements and relate with vendors to ensure timely resolution  of problematic invoices,
•           Work on developing electronic payment advice that alert the vendors as soon as payment is made.
•           Follow up on queried and awaiting approval invoices to avoid delay in AP process
•           Resolve all vendors queries/enquiries in a timely manner
•           Liaise with User departments and C&P dept to resolve any PR or PO issue or any internal issues that might delay invoice processing

(3) AP Reports

•     Run AP monthly KPI reports for management reporting purpose.
•     Run monthly aged creditor analysis report
•     Run creditors balances reports
•     Run outstanding invoices report weekly

Desired Skills and Experience

•     Minimum of 8 Years in a similar role with Oil and Gas Experience
•     Good knowledge of Tax Application
•     Knowledge and use of SUN Accounting Software
•     Skill in Control and Business Process Analysis