Accounts Payable Officer at Dangote

Ref No: Okpella-F&A-0003
Location: Okpella, Edo, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Department: Finance (Plant)
Reports To: Deputy Head of Finance
Direct Reports/ Subordinates: 1
Job Grade: Asst. Manager

Job Summary

• Ensure the timely and efficient processing of supplier invoices and staff advance.
• Reconcile supplier accounts to ensure accuracy of DCP’s records.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Review supplier invoices and supporting documents against invoice processing checklist in order to establish completeness and validity of details.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders prior to processing to ensure consistency and identify errors/discrepancies/irregularities.
• Proactively notify Head, Plant Finance of any irregularity in invoices/bills from third party.
• Assist in ensuring that all suppliers’ statements of accounts are reconciled to the sub-ledgers before forwarding supplier invoices and supporting documents for payment processing.
• Respond to supplier enquires regarding payment processing.
• Ensure suppliers’ sub-ledger accounts are prepared and reconciled to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Provide inputs into the review of existing invoice processing policies and procedures.
• Maintain ageing report of debt and outstanding payments to suppliers.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all invoices received from suppliers/vendors.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of all approved invoices, bills and payment supports.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Head of Finance
• Receive staff advance requests, carry out initial review and forward Deputy Head of Finance for further verification and approval.
• Receive staff advance retirements and maintain complete documentation of all transactions.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or other related discipline.
• Three (3) to Nine (9) years of relevant work experience will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good data gathering, analysis and problem solving skills
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Basic proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
• Basic knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.