Retail Payable Officer at Matrix Energy Group

JOB PURPOSE:

The retail payable officer is responsible for supporting the finance and accounting operations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of payment requests, verification of invoices, reconciliation of vendor accounts, and maintenance of financial records in compliance with company policies. The role is also responsible for participating in the expense control process, budget monitoring, and statutory payment tracking to ensure efficient financial management and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participate in the control process for expense card approval on the ERP
• Ensure invoices are attached to payment request and verify authenticity of such invoice
• Process payment requests after expense card approval have been completed on the ERP
• Sending payment advice to managers and vendors
• Post supplier/vendor invoices as well as payments made on these invoices
• Reconcile supplier/vendor account monthly-so that accurate payable balance can be reported
• Participate in monthly bank reconciliation
• Assist with expense budget monitoring to prevent cost overrun
• Keep record of statutory payments and charges

​​​​​​​EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Ordinary National Diploma (OND)/ Higher National Diploma (HND) in accounting, or any other finance-related course
• 1–3 years of experience in a finance or accounts payable role
• Previous work experience in the Downstream Oil and Gas industry will be an added advantage.
• Experience using an ERP System is typically required.
• Must have good competence in the preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Good team orientation and the ability to work at all levels within the organization and the external network.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (Customer service, complaints management, and stakeholder management)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to reconcile vendor and bank accounts accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and report writing skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.