Accounts Payable Officer - Ogun

• BSc. Accounting / Finance-related role.
• Proven 5 years of work experience as a seasoned accountant, account payable specialist accountant, accounts payable officer, or similar role.
• ICAN certification and membership.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Aluminum factory/ Manufacturing industry is an added advantage.

Required Competence:

• Account management.
• Experience with accounting software, like Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Zoho, etc.
• Payment processing.
• Budgeting.
• Productivity software (especially spreadsheets).
• Accounting software.
• Cash handling/tracking.
• Report creation.
• Statement reconciliation.
• Mathematics.

Soft Skills Required:

• Detail-oriented.
• Communication.
• Organization.
• Analytical thinking.
• Deadline-oriented.
• Problem-solving.
• Negotiation.
• Critical thinking.

• BSc. Accounting / Finance-related role.
• Proven 5 years of work experience as a seasoned accountant, account payable specialist accountant, accounts payable officer, or similar role.
• ICAN certification and membership.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Aluminum factory/ Manufacturing industry is an added advantage.

Required Competence:

• Account management.
• Experience with accounting software, like Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Zoho, etc.
• Payment processing.
• Budgeting.
• Productivity software (especially spreadsheets).
• Accounting software.
• Cash handling/tracking.
• Report creation.
• Statement reconciliation.
• Mathematics.

Soft Skills Required:

• Detail-oriented.
• Communication.
• Organization.
• Analytical thinking.
• Deadline-oriented.
• Problem-solving.
• Negotiation.
• Critical thinking.

Background

• We seek to hire a qualified and technically competent Accounts Payable Officer for its Aluminium and Copper Ingots Manufacturing Plant. The Factory, which is based in Mowe [Lagos-Ibadan Express Way], Ogun state will primarily recycle a broad range of scrap materials and convert them to usable Aluminium and Copper Ingots for different manufacturing purposes.
• The Accounts Payable Officer will ensure the smooth flow of financial transactions within the Factory.

Duties
The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Manage petty cash accounts and record all outgoings in the factory.
• Pay invoices, including Goods Services Tax (GST) and record all payments.
• Track credits owed to the Factory.
• Review all payments and expenses, including purchase orders, payroll, and invoices.
• Reconciliation of monthly payable reports.
• Prepare monthly expense statements and financial reports.
• Respond to queries from suppliers, customers, and staff.
• Process payments and financial transactions to suppliers and obtain goods and services from suppliers promptly.
• Liaise with finance officers and suppliers concerning stock management, financial records, and accounts.
• Maintain the processing and payment of vendor invoices accurately and on time.
• Verify expense reports of the factory.
• Streamline the payment process.
• Assist with audits.