Procurement Officer

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual of high integrity to join our team as Accounts Officer - Payment Management. The ideal candidate will possess strong professional qualifications, a solid work ethic, and exceptional skills. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager - Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible to drive efficiency improvements through the adoption of innovative methodologies and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all payments are made on time to secure supplier's credit facilities while utilizing existing periods.
• Verify all payment entries to the system and ensure that correct ledger accounts are posted.
• Make all payments as per the procedures laid down in the government procurement guidelines, finance manual and any other legal or statutory document which may be applicable to this programme.
• Bring automation to payment systems where deemed necessary.
• Manage creditors aging reports while meeting the deadlines.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Assist in Financial Reporting unit for month-end closing of Accounts Payable module.
• Comply with company's file archiving policy regarding payment vouchers and other related documents.
• Liaise with company's banks in relation to payment management.
• Assist both internal & external auditors in an effective manner.
• Manage the department's stationery stocks.
• Maintain necessary registers in relation to payment management.
• Keep all insurance files updated with insurance payments.
• Report management of any kind of discrepancies/malpractices/weaknesses or improvements which require the attention of the management.
• Maintain the integrity of self and the confidentiality of information.

Requirements

• Six passes for G. C. E (O/L) including English & Mathematics with 4 years' experience in the relevant field.
• OR Three passes for G. C. E (A/L) with full or part professional qualification in Finance with minimum of 04 years' relevant experience.
• OR Full or part qualification in CA, CIMA, ACCA.
• OR A Degree/ Advanced Diploma (03 years) in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline from a recognized university would be an added advantage.
• 02 years' audit experience from a reputed audit firm is mandatory.
• High level of IT literacy including sound knowledge in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply via the platform.