Accounting Officer (Temporary) at Sahara Group

Job Title: Accounting Officer (Temporary)

Job Identification: 384

Role Accountabilities

• Receiving vendor invoices and verifying the accuracy of vendor invoices in line with the work order/contract, job completion certificate/delivery note, and activity approval by the user department and management.
• Posting of invoices, staff advances and retirements, petty cash expenses into the financial system and ensuring proper booking into the correct GL code and cost centres.
• Responding to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, invoice discrepancies, etc.
• Booking invoices by considering discount opportunities, appropriate deductions of invoice taxes.
• Regularly monitors the accounts payable ageing reports to measure the effectiveness of early payment performance. 6. Keeping record of all advances and verifying expenses evidence for advance retirement, etc.
• Monitoring vendor account balances, tracking expenses, preparing analyses of accounts (prepayments and accruals) and related AP activity to produce monthly financial reports.
• Ensuring complete filing of all invoices with necessary supporting documents, and advance retirements in an orderly manner for easy reference.
• Administering and maintaining petty cash in Naira and USD.
• Provide accurate and effective records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Economics or relevant field.
• Must have commenced ICAN examination with Skills level passed at a minimum.
• At least 1-2 years post NYSC work experience in a similar role.
• Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting 
• Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria.
• Must be able to do simple analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and organize work to meet objectives and identify and deal with problems.
• Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external parties and internal colleagues.
• Knowledgeable in IFRS. 

Working Relationship:

•  Finance Team
• Procurement and Technical Team
• Other Operating Entities within the Group

Application Closing Date
24th August, 2025; 10:59PM.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 31st August, 2025; 10:59PM. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION.” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Official Website: https://www.sahara-group.com/careers/

Note: Kindly note that this is a fixed term contract position.