Accounts Payable Officer at Netcom Africa

Job Summary

• The job holder will be responsible for providing financial administrative support to the finance team.
• He/She is to complete payments, control expenses by disbursing payments, processing, verifying, reconciling invoices, manage all payment cycle/activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a record of all vendors invoices and payments.
• Maintain a record of inter-company billings and payments.
• Process all vendors’ payments and staff’ claims in accordance with the company’s policy.
• Ensure prompt recording and/or application of payments of accounts payable into the General Ledger, including inter-company billings.
• Maintain record of WHT deductions from Vendors and ensure remittance to the appropriate authorities (LSIR & FIRS).
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of accounts payable to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation statement for key vendors.
• Provide daily accounts payable information for cash management purposes.
• Assist Team Lead in preparing monthly financials.
• Assist Team Lead in preparing treasury forecast.

Education and / or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in Cash control and financial management.
• ACA or Student Membership of a professional Accounting Body is highly important.

Essential Skills / Knowledge:

• Ability to use Microsoft productivity software such as Excel, Word and ERP.
• Knowledge of statutory report preparations (VAT/WHT/PAYE).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Effective corporate communications skills.
• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge:

• High accuracy in data entry.
• Petty cash management.
• High level of Reconciliation Skills.