ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER AT BRAINSHARE TECHNOLOGIES & SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Brainshare Technologies & Services Nigeria Limited is a Telecom services provider. We offer connectivity, managed services and other value added services through our fiber optic infrastructure.

Job Description:

We are seeking a precise, analytical, and highly organized Accounts Payable Specialist to manage our financial commitments and vendor relationships. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of our financial operations, ensuring that all payables are processed accurately, vendor accounts are reconciled, and financial records are kept in perfect order.

If you are a tenacious professional with a background in accounting who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a sharp eye for detail, we invite you to join our finance team.

Requirements:

Accounts Payable & Payment Management

• Processing: Verify and process vendor invoices, payment requests, and employee expense/reimbursement claims.

• Payments: Generate accurate and timely payment schedules; process vendor payments, ensuring all are properly authorized and documented.

• Vendor Communication: Provide timely payment advice to vendors and act as the primary point of contact for resolving payment-related inquiries and disputes.

• Commissions: Handle the preparation and payment of monthly sales commissions.

Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Exposures: Prepare and present regular reports on the company’s financial exposures, including accounts payable and accruals.

• Payroll & Budgets: Prepare and present monthly payroll, payslips, departmental budgets, and payment vouchers for management approval.

• Aging Reports: Monitor and report on Aged Payables and provide ad-hoc financial reporting as required.

Reconciliation & Record Keeping

• Statement Reconciliations: Perform weekly vendor/contractor statement reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.

• Bank Reconciliations: Conduct bank reconciliations and provide timely reports.

• Ledger Maintenance: Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.

• Documentation: Ensure all payment confirmations, invoices, and supporting documents are filed systematically and securely.

Compliance & Vendor Administration

• Database Management: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date vendor database, including contact details and payment terms.

• Policy Enforcement: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding vendor management and payment authorization.

• Audit Support: Actively support the accounts team in meeting audit requirements and providing necessary documentation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a reputable institution.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Data Entry, or a related accounting role.

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Good knowledge of financial software and accounting packages.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to drive revenue collection processes efficiently.

• Core Competencies:

  • Attention to Detail: Uncompromising thoroughness in processing transactions and reconciling statements.

  • Sense of Urgency: A tenacious work ethic with the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.

  • Analytical Mindset: Capacity to investigate and resolve complex payment discrepancies.

  • Communication: Professionalism in dealing with internal departments and external vendors.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: careers@brainshare.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.