Accounts Payable Officer at Dorman Long Engineering

Location: Idi-Oro, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding to appropriate cost centers and GL accounts.
• Match purchase orders (POs), goods received notes (GRNs), and invoices in compliance with procurement and finance policies.
• Perform regular reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Prepare payment schedules, ensuring timely disbursement to local and international vendors.
• Monitor payment terms and flag overdue accounts to the Finance Manager.
• Maintain up-to-date records of accounts payable transactions.
• Archive invoices and supporting documents in line with company and statutory audit requirements.
• Ensure all payments are supported by valid documentation and necessary approvals.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required schedules and documents.
• Monitor adherence to tax regulations such as VAT and withholding tax (WHT) applicable to vendor payments.
• Use accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, or Oracle) to process transactions and generate reports.
• Prepare monthly AP aging analysis and cash flow projections related to accounts payable.
• Liaise with procurement, warehouse, and project teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain strong communication with vendors to address payment issues and manage expectations.
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/HND preferably in finance, accounting or a related field
• A recognized professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent is required
• Minimum of 7 years accounting experience, with at least 2 years experience in the EPC, oil & gas, or construction sector is an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, project accounting, and taxation.
• Experience using ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, or SAGE.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or sites simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret financial data and deliver actionable insights.
• High level of accuracy in preparing financial documents and reports.
• Capable of mentoring junior accountants and leading accounting functions.
• Continuously seeks ways to improve financial workflows and control systems.
• Maintains confidentiality and acts with integrity in all financial dealings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ability to work independently under pressure