Account Payable Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Process invoices and code invoices for payment applications in line with the business principles, procedure, and tax requirements (WHT, VAT, NCD)
• Monitor payment schedule ensuring that all costs for a particular period are properly coded and captured in that period.
• Collate supporting documents for submitted invoices (invoice verification) and forward all invoices to the appropriate department for approval.
• Implement all Financial and Accounting Policy Manual, Human Resources, and Administrative guidelines to the extent applicable to finance & accounting.
• Verify compliance with vendors’ contracts, PO, and invoices; conform with the specified time frame from the date of receipt.
• Process invoices within the daily target of 50 per day; resolve all rejected invoice issues within 48hrs
• Ensure the security, relevancy, and applicability of Accounting software in use
• Track all expenditures against budget and ensure costs charged to the cost center, allocable and allowable

Requirements:

• First degree or a Higher National Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and Economics or other related area
• Qualified/certified / member of an Accounting or Audit professional body (ACA/ACCA)
• 4 years cognate work experience within a reputable and structured business environment years
• Cognate work experience within a multi-national/structured organization; 2 years of Accounts Payable and tax application.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ERP, SAP, or Oracle accounting software will be an advantage
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other computer-based applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders across organizational boundaries.