Accounts Payable Officer at Sahara Group

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Sahara Group is a leading privately owned Power, Energy, Gas and Infrastructure Conglomerate established in 1996 with operating companies active in the downstream, midstream, upstream, infrastructure and power sectors. Sahara has presence in different locations including Africa, The Caribbean, Asia and Europe.

The Group's strategy is to replicate its succe... Read more about this company Accounts Payable Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 4 years Location Lagos City Victoria Island Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit   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. 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 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) Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Sahara Group on fa-eugs-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

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