Our client, a leading manufacturing firm, is seeking to hire a Payable Accountant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling all accounts payable duties. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years’ experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or issues with supplier invoices; maintain organized supplier files and correspond with suppliers to address any inquiries.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier balances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Post bank payments and allocate them to the appropriate sub-ledger accounts for each supplier.
• Reconcile SSA bank accounts after all payments and receipts have been recorded by Accounts Receivable.
• Obtain the latest petty cash summary sheet and vouchers from the petty cash custodian for proper posting and reconciliation.
• Assist in the filing of statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, NSSF, SHA, AHL, NITA, VAT) and ensure payments are sent before the deadline.
• Reconcile balance sheet ledgers to identify discrepancies and confirm balances before management reports are generated.
• File all supplier invoices and related documents as they are received.
• Actively participate in the CRM stock-taking process and record the findings.
• Verify raw materials received from suppliers and ensure proper issuance of raw materials to the CRM store clerk for new production requisitions.

Qualifications:

• Must have a relevant bachelor’s in Finance or any other related field.
• Must have 3 years and above working experience.
• Proficient in using financial software and tools.
• Hands on with integrity and interpersonal skills.

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