Accounts Payable Officer

DAG Industries Nigeria Limited is the authorized distributor of Bajaj Auto Ltd. and MRF Tyres across Nigeria. Since 2005, the company has supported affordable transportation through Bajaj motorcycles, tricycles, genuine spare parts, MRF tyres, DAG lubricants, and dependable after-sales services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accounts Payable Officer

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance & Accounts team.
• The successful candidate will manage supplier invoices, payment documentation, vendor reconciliations, and accounts payable records while ensuring accuracy, compliance, timely processing, and adherence to company financial controls.

Key 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 4–5 years of 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.

Required Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to financial controls.
• Effective communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

Salary

N400,000 - N500,000 per month.

Method of Application 

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

Note: Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience requirements should apply.