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| Posted 5 years ago |
Job Title: Accounts Payable Officer
Job Location: Edo
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary
· Ensure the timely and efficient processing of supplier invoices and staff advance.
· Reconcile supplier accounts to ensure accuracy of DCP’s records.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Review supplier invoices and supporting documents against invoice processing checklist in order to establish completeness and validity of details.
· Match supplier invoices to purchase orders prior to processing to ensure consistency and identify errors/discrepancies/irregularities.
· Proactively notify Head, Plant Finance of any irregularity in invoices/bills from third party.
· Assist in ensuring that all suppliers’ statements of accounts are reconciled to the sub-ledgers before forwarding supplier invoices and supporting documents for payment processing.
· Respond to supplier enquires regarding payment processing.
· Ensure suppliers’ sub-ledger accounts are prepared and reconciled to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
· Provide inputs into the review of existing invoice processing policies and procedures.
· Maintain ageing report of debt and outstanding payments to suppliers.
· Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all invoices received from suppliers/vendors.
· Maintain a comprehensive record of all approved invoices, bills and payment supports.
· Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Head of Finance
· Receive staff advance requests, carry out initial review and forward Deputy Head of Finance for further verification and approval.
· Receive staff advance retirements and maintain complete documentation of all transactions.
Education and Work Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or other related discipline.
· Three (3) to Nine (9) years of relevant work experience will be an advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
· Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
· Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Good organisational skills.
· Good data gathering, analysis and problem solving skills
· High ethical standards and integrity.
· Basic proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
· Basic knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.