Dorman Long Engineering Limited (DLE) is a leading infrastructure and supply chain services company, providing high-quality solutions to the oil and gas, power, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries. With over 75 years of experience operating in Nigeria, DLE has established a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accounts Payable Officer
Location: Idi-Oro, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding to appropriate cost centers and GL accounts.
- Match purchase orders (POs), goods received notes (GRNs), and invoices in compliance with procurement and finance policies.
- Monitor adherence to tax regulations such as VAT and withholding tax (WHT) applicable to vendor payments.
- Use accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, or Oracle) to process transactions and generate reports.
- Prepare monthly AP aging analysis and cash flow projections related to accounts payable.
- Liaise with procurement, warehouse, and project teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Maintain strong communication with vendors to address payment issues and manage expectations.
- Perform regular reconciliation of vendor accounts.
- Prepare payment schedules, ensuring timely disbursement to local and international vendors.
- Monitor payment terms and flag overdue accounts to the Finance Manager.
- Maintain up-to-date records of accounts payable transactions.
- Archive invoices and supporting documents in line with company and statutory audit requirements.
- Ensure all payments are supported by valid documentation and necessary approvals.
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing required schedules and documents.
- Any other responsibility as may be assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree/HND preferably in finance, accounting or a related field
- A recognized professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent is required
- High level of accuracy in preparing financial documents and reports.
- Capable of mentoring junior accountants and leading accounting functions.
- Continuously seeks ways to improve financial workflows and control systems.
- Maintains confidentiality and acts with integrity in all financial dealings.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of integrity and ability to work independently under pressure
- Minimum of 7 years accounting experience, with at least 2 years experience in the EPC, oil & gas, or construction sector is an added advantage
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, project accounting, and taxation.
- Experience using ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, or SAGE.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects or sites simultaneously.
- Ability to interpret financial data and deliver actionable insights.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email
Application Deadline 7th August, 2025.
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