ACCOUNT PAYABLE OFFICER AT TERAWORK | ACCOUNT PAYABLE OFFICER JOBS IN RIVERS

About Company:

The thought of creating Terawork came to our founder in 2015 after an unpleasant experience where he engaged and worked remotely with an unknown person he met online to help complete a tech project. While it is clear he needed help from an expert for a few days, he didn’t get one. What contributed to the bad experience include lack of online platforms within the region with an end-to-end process for employing remote manpower in a flexible and safe manner.

Job Description:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Retail/FMCG team in Port Harcourt.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, reconciling vendor statements, ensuring timely payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting compliance with financial regulations and company policies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorisation.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Enter invoice data into the accounting system for payment processing.
• Address payment-related inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities by reconciling accounts payable records.
• Maintain organised and accurate records of invoices, payments, and correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and tax requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and information.
• Collaborate with the Finance, Internal Audit, and Commercial teams to ensure smooth financial operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role within the Retail, FMCG, or other high-volume industries.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices and payments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send their CV to: temidayo.adegoroye@terawork.com using “Accounts Payable Accountant – Port Harcourt” as the subject of the email.

Note: Please note that only qualified candidates will be selected and contacted.