Head of Accounts Payable Accounting at Jumia Nigeria

Jumia  is the largest e-commerce mall in Africa with over 100,000 unique visitors a day, buying everything from Fashion to Phones.Founded in 2012 in Nigeria, Jumia's mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience.

We are currently looking for talented people to join our team and embark on an exciting journey in the core of business development and entrepreneurship.

Job Title

Head of Accounts Payable Accounting

Location

Nigeria

Job Description

As Head of Accounts Payable Accounting you work directly with the CFO and the Head of the Accounting department. You will be responsible for overseeing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the AP department. You will be supervising a team of three senior team leads and full team of 20 data entry clerks.

The position of Head of Accounts Payable Accountant entails:

• Participating in processing international and domestic supplier invoices and payments; Ensuring invoices are approved and posted correctly to the general ledger and reconciling balance sheet accounts. Ensuring that proper approvals and receipt documents are matched correctly to supplier invoices

• Closing of each payables cycle, including: Posting all AP batches, preparing and submitting accruals for month-end closing. Reviewing invoice batches to ensure accuracy regarding classification and coding of invoices

• Responsible for reviewing of Accounts Payable Aging Reports to ensure compliance with established payment terms. Ensuring the timely payment of invoices and other reimbursements.

• Preparing and reviewing monthly journal entries for accruals, expenses, void checks, and proper account distribution. Analyzing general ledger accounts and preparung reports of budget versus actual expenses. Preparing journal entries to correct general ledger account discrepancies

• Reconciling assigned account balances: accounts payable trade, accounts payable non trade and other assigned accounts

• Responding to inquiries from vendors, employees, and management; and conducts special investigations/research to resolve issues with vendor invoices

• Interacting with Purchasing and Warehouse Departments on a regular basis to ensure that all required documentation is forwarded to Accounts Payable as required

• Interacting with vendors on a regular basis, researches and resolves invoice discrepancies

• Ensuring that the distribution of work to Accounts Payable Clerks is appropriate, and reviews and monitors productivity of clerical staff

• Assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

 Profile Requirements

A successful candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

• Minimal 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity

• AA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

• High Volume Payables experience (department processes 5,000 + invoices per month)

• Experience with or curiosity for IT systems and ERP systems. E-commerce is 50% IT, so you must not be afraid of systems

• Demonstrate proficiency in PC based accounting software (NAV experience preferred)

• Ability to work well under pressure, to meet changing priorities and deadlines

• Strong supervisory skills and ability to handle questions and problems in a timely manner

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external affiliates and clients

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. We are building ventures from scratch, learning and solving problems along the way

• Hands-on attitude. E-commerce is 50% operations, so you must not be afraid of rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty

• Strong drive and ability to implement change in fast moving organizations

• Willingness to make decisions as necessary and appropriate in accordance with company policies. Self-starter who will take initiative to effect positive change

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment

• Strong organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and professionalism at all times

• Accuracy and attention to detail

Application Deadline

Not stated

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