Accounts Payable Officer

Edlom Consulting Services
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria | Posted 1 week ago
Full-time On-site
Accounting

Job Description

Accounts Payable Officer

Job Identification: 155

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job type: Full-time 

Role Accountabilities 

  • Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
  • To register Vendors details on the ERP
  • Verify all invoices with the Contracts, Purchase Order, delivery note and management approval 
  • Ensure all expenses are captured in the correct project account
  • Book approved invoices in through the defined accounting system
  • Ensure vendors’ payable are instituted prior to the due dates
  • Ensure Monthly remittances of all statutory deductions: PAYE, Pension, WHT, VAT etc.
  • Ensure proper documentation of all invoices processed on a real-time basis as defined via Filing Policies
  • Ensure separate and proper filing of all payments made via Account Payable Module
  • Carry out reconciliations with vendors as required.
  • Assist in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process (accruals, prepayments, etc.)
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation of fixed assets.

Professional Qualification

  • A university Degree (or its equivalent) in Accounting or related fields
  • Minimum of 4 years cognate working experience (Post NYSC) within an upstream company
  • Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or CPA
  • Financial Modeling Skills (is an added advantage)
  • Vast Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting
  • Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria
  • Must be able to do analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
  • In-depth Knowledge and Application of International Financial Reporting Standards 
  • Financial Controls
  • Business Management Capabilities
  • Knowledge of basic business and accounting software (Knowledge of ERP is an added advantage) & Microsoft Office applications (such as EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, etc)
  • Spread Sheets and Financial Modelling Skills
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning 
  • Ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks.

Application Closing Date

30th May, 2026; 11:00 PM.

How to Apply

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About the Company
Edlom Consulting Services