Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Industry: Oil and Gas
Job Type: Full time
Experience: Minimum of 3 years
Salary: ₦200,000– ₦300,000 per month

JOB SUMMARY

Our client, a reputable oil and gas service company, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to support the company’s finance and accounting operations.

The ideal candidate should have strong numerical and analytical skills, good knowledge of accounting procedures, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accuracy while working with multiple financial transactions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Record and maintain accurate daily financial transactions in the company’s accounting records and ledgers.
• Receive, review, verify, and process invoices, payment requests, receipts, and expense claims.
• Ensure invoices and payment documentation are properly authorised and supported before processing.
• Prepare and process payments to vendors, suppliers, and service providers in line with approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records and vendor accounts.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on pending payments and documentation.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial records regularly and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including recording receipts and monitoring outstanding customer balances.
• Provide support for payroll processing and ensure relevant financial information is accurately captured.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, expense claims, and other financial records.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, schedules, and account reconciliations as required.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly coded, recorded, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing requested financial records and documentation.
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, or irregularities in financial records and escalate them appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality of company financial information and records.
• Comply with company accounting policies, financial controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as may be assigned from time to time.

TECHNICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Good knowledge of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment procedures, reconciliations, and financial record keeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with accounting software and financial management systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good record-keeping and document management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.
• Good time management and ability to meet payment and reporting deadlines.

SOFT SKILLS

• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple financial tasks.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Professional and responsible attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in accounting, accounts payable, finance operations, or a related role.
• ICAN qualification or progress toward ICAN certification is an added advantage but is not mandatory.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role

HOW TO APPLY

1. Best option: Apply in-app. Find the “apply now” option below and be done in 2mins.
2. Other options:  Using the job title as the subject line, interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to jobs@liizoconsulting.com
3. Next: join the community by following the command on the top right corner of this page.

Kindly note:

• Joining the community is essential.
• Daily application updates are shared there.
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.