[Job Vacancy] Account Payable Officer at Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Payable Officer (Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an Account Payable Officer to join our team at Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Booking of both Local and intercompany invoices on SAP.
Booking of request for Advance payment in respect of Customs Duty, Terminal Charges and Other Clearing Charges for Raw Sugar & Spares
Reconciliation of GR/IR, other Account Payable GL Balances and Vendors down payment and submission of a weekly report on these activities.
Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.
Understand expense accounts and cost centers.
Posting of Month-end Closing Journals for – Accruals, Prepayments, Amortization etc.
Provide supporting documentation for audits.
Maintain historical records by filing documents.
Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
A Chartered Accountant with minimum of 2 years post-qualification
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
Proficiency in MS Office.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment
A minimum of 5 years working experience of which at least 2 years must be in Accounts Payable function.
Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
Use of SAP in previous working environment
Any other task as may assigned by Accounts Payable Manager.

Skills:

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Problem-solving skills and ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training & Development
Career Development.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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