Account Payable Officer
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: AP Team Lead
Industry: Retail / FMCG
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Retail/FMCG team in Port Harcourt.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, reconciling vendor statements, ensuring timely payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting compliance with financial regulations and company policies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorisation.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and promptly resolve discrepancies.
- Enter invoice data into the accounting system for payment processing.
- Address payment-related inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances or discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities by reconciling accounts payable records.
- Maintain organised and accurate records of invoices, payments, and correspondence.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and tax requirements.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and information.
- Collaborate with the Finance, Internal Audit, and Commercial teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role within the Retail, FMCG, or other high-volume industries.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices and payments.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Salary
N100,000 / Month (Net).
Application Closing Date
Not Specified
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: temidayo.adegoroye@terawork.com using “Accounts Payable Accountant – Port Harcourt” as the subject of the email.
Note: Please note that only qualified candidates will be selected and contacted