About this role
Accounts Payable Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 4 - 5 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance & Accounts team.
- The successful candidate will manage supplier invoices, payment documentation, vendor reconciliations, and accounts payable records while ensuring accuracy, compliance, timely processing, and adherence to company financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
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Receive, verify, code, and process supplier invoices, debit/credit notes, staff advances, reimbursements, and payment requests.
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Match invoices against purchase orders, goods receipt notes (GRNs), contracts, and other supporting documents.
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Maintain accurate vendor ledgers, reconcile supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies and outstanding balances.
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Ensure appropriate tax documentation and deductions in line with applicable requirements and company policies.
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Support month-end closing through accrual schedules, open GRN/invoice reports, prepayment amortization, and AP reconciliations.
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Maintain accurate, organized financial records for audits, compliance, and management reporting.
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Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries and promptly escalate payment exceptions, disputed invoices, and control breaches.
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Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
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4–5 years’ relevant experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, or general accounting support.
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Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliation procedures, and payment controls.
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Experience in distribution, manufacturing, automotive, FMCG, trading, or multi-branch operations is preferred.
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Knowledge of Nigerian tax documentation and ERP/accounting software is an advantage.
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Part qualification or student membership of ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting body is an added advantage.
Required Competencies:
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Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
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Good reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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High integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to financial controls.
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Effective communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
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