An Account Payables Accountant is responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks for the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Job responsibilites also include the following

• Calculate, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
• Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
• Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
• Assemble invoices to be completed for payment
• Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable),
• Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval
• Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers
• Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files
• Prepare vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures
• Type periodic reports and other records
• Reconcile bank statements

Bsc / HND in a relevant course

5 years post NYSC working experience with minimum of 3 years in similar role

Good knowledge of an ERP environment – ideally JDE or SAP

Practical knowledge of IAS, IFRS

MS-Excel Knowledge

ACA /, ACCA is an added advantage