Business Insight & Reporting Analyst at Nestoil Plc

In this role, you will work closely with our Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and departments across the Group. You will be responsible for recording and reporting all accounts payable transactions, requisition, and all relevant system uploads.

As an Accounts Officer, Accounts Payable you will be responsible for:

• Receiving invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
• Verifying that invoices/transactions comply with the company’s financial policies and procedures.
• Setting cut off time for receipt of invoices. Code transactions and prepare batches of invoices to be uploaded into the system.
• Preparing monthly accruals and record all accounts payable transactions/invoices into the system, including WHT and VAT deducted from vendors.
• Providing support to Treasury for payments by electronic funds transfer. Records all payments made.
• Maintaining listing of all vendors and accounts payable, updated vendor files and file numbers.
• Preparing monthly reconciliation of all AP and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Preparing weekly aging analysis of all AP and monitors accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Communicating AP requirements to vendors at the beginning of transactions
• Corresponding with vendors and respond to their queries/inquires.
• Assisting in month end closing and reporting
• Ensuring strict adherence to HSE policies and procedures and comply with safe work methods as required.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/line Manager.

 What are we looking for?

• Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or other related field.
• Relevant professional qualification e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable and general accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Confident in handling complex matching principles and reporting liabilities in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data preparation, entry and management.
• Strong Integrity
• Proficiency in the use of Ms Office Suite i.e Word, Excel
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Stress management skills.
• Time management skills