Payable Accountant and Account Team Lead

Accounting / Finance
Oyo State
October 16, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

Talent Pool Resources International Limited – Our client, a leading poultry processing company committed to excellence in producing and supplying fresh and frozen poultry products, is recruiting detail-oriented and capable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payable Accountant and Account Team Lead

Location: Oyo

Job Overview

  • This role is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function and supervising the day-to-day operations of the accounting team.
  • The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, timely processing of vendor invoices, reconciliation of supplier statements, prompt payments, and effective support during month-end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.
  • Prepare and execute payment runs (cheques, bank transfers, etc.).
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
  • Assist with month-end closing and accrual entries.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and tax regulations (e.g. VAT, withholding tax).
  • Oversee day-to-day activities of the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliation).
  • Supervise and support team members in their roles and responsibilities.
  • Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
  • Monitor team KPIs and ensure timely month-end and year-end close.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities during audits.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and internal controls.

Qualifications, Requirements & Experience

  • B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
  • 3–5 years’ experience in accounts payable/finance operations.
  • ICAN/ACCA qualification (or in progress) preferred.
  • Familiarity with accounting software.
  • Gender Preference: Female.

Skills:

  • Strong numeracy and financial reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, or similar).
  • Detail-oriented with high integrity.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team of account officers.
  • Ability to motivate, train, and develop team members, ensuring they meet performance expectations.
  • Effective communication with team members and external stakeholders (customers and suppliers).
  • Ability to analyse data, identify issues, and implement solutions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks.
  • Ability to think strategically, identifying opportunities for process improvement and financial optimization.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft office tools especially Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Project.

Benefits

  • Salary: N200,000 – N250,000 per month.
  • Pension, Health Insurance.

Application Closing Date
14th October 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@talentpool.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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