Payable Accountant

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.

Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree in Finance or any other related field; must have 3 years and above working experience in accounts payable or a related field; proficiency in using financial software and tools; hands-on with integrity and interpersonal skills; ability to assist in filing statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, NSSF, SHA, AHL, NITA, VAT) and ensuring payments are sent before deadlines.