Accounts Payable Officer

Accounts Payable Officer

DAG Industries Nigeria Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join their Finance & Accounts team. The role involves managing supplier invoices, payment documentation, vendor reconciliations, and accounts payable records while ensuring accuracy, compliance, timely processing, and adherence to company financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, code, and process supplier invoices, debit/credit notes, staff advances, reimbursements, and payment requests.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, goods receipt notes (GRNs), contracts, and other supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate vendor ledgers, reconcile supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies and outstanding balances.
• Ensure appropriate tax documentation and deductions in line with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Support month-end closing through accrual schedules, open GRN/invoice reports, prepayment amortization, and AP reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records for audits, compliance, and management reporting.
• Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries and promptly escalate payment exceptions, disputed invoices, and control breaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 4–5 years’ relevant experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, or general accounting support.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliation procedures, and payment controls.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, automotive, FMCG, trading, or multi-branch operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax documentation and ERP/accounting software is an advantage.
• Part qualification or student membership of ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting body is an added advantage.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: emmanuel@bajajnigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.