Account Payable Manager at TGI Distri Limited

⏲ Jul 22, 2024, 5:17 PM
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TGI Distri Limited was established in 2017 with the primary goal of creating a world-class distribution, marketing, and logistics organization with the following key strategic objectives: Connecting TGI brands to the Nigerian consumer by managing sales, marketing, and logistics for all TGI Companies in the consumer space.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Payable Manager

Location: Anthony, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Objective

The Account Payable Manager would be responsible for the smooth running and management of the Accounts Payable unit.
Saddled with the other tasks of providing reports to aid management decisions as regards payment, processing of payment documents in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner and provision of other accounting support.

Responsibilities

Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
Enter and upload invoices into system and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records.
Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
Process Freight Payments and other third parties’ payments by recording entry; verifying documentation and making sure to release the payments within stipulated timelines.
Reconciling vendor statements and maintaining liaison with suppliers to ensure that payments are made promptly, and accounts are up to date.
Regular communication with internal and external clients via phone and email correspondence on payment matters
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Provide supporting documentation for audits and perform other duties as required to support the department.
Reports of VAT and WHT by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
Produce monthly reports, assist in month end closing and other projects as needed
Track expenses and process expense reports such as floats, travels, staff vendors advance etc.
Reconcile accounts payable transactions including vendor statements and prepare analysis of accounts
Provide data for working capital forecasting requirements for vendors and other creditors.
Processing payment document in accordance with internal procedures and policy as well as in compliance with legal requirements i.e., Tax laws.

Qualifications and Key Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Finance / Accounting)
A minimum of 10 years in accounts payable or general accounting procedures
Knowledge of NAVISON or a similar system is an advantage
Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and follow up on pending issues
Must be open to change and willing to learn new skills
An accounting professional certification in either ACCA, ICAN or equivalents is compulsory
Proficient in data entry and management
Ability to use MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Skills Required: