M-P Infrastructure (MPI Africa) is an infrastructure development and management company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with operations in over 7 African countries. Founded in 2008, the company provides end-to-end services from design and civil works to long-term asset maintenance aimed at bridging the continent’s infrastructure deficit

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payment Officer (Teller)

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance & Accounts

About the Role

• M-P Infrastructure Limited is seeking a competent, detail-oriented and trustworthy Payment Officer (Teller) to join its Finance & Accounts Department.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the company’s day-to-day payment operations, ensuring that approved financial transactions are processed accurately and promptly, maintaining proper payment records, and supporting reconciliation and financial reporting activities.
• This position requires an individual with strong numerical and analytical abilities, excellent attention to detail, and a good understanding of financial documentation and payment procedures. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability when handling financial information.

Key Responsibilities
Payment Processing and Verification:

• Review payment requests and supporting documents to ensure that all necessary approvals have been obtained before processing.
• Prepare and process approved payments to employees, vendors, suppliers and other beneficiaries in accordance with established company procedures.
• Verify beneficiary names, bank account information, payment amounts and other transaction details to ensure accuracy and prevent payment errors.
• Prepare payment schedules and upload payment instructions to designated banking platforms, where authorised.
• Monitor the status of payment transactions and follow up on pending, unsuccessful or returned payments to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure that assigned payment transactions are processed accurately and within the required timelines.

Payment Documentation and Recordkeeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payment registers, vouchers, receipts and transaction records.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of payment requests, invoices, payment confirmations and other supporting financial records.
• Keep track of processed, pending and outstanding payments for proper monitoring and follow-up.
• Ensure payment records are properly maintained and readily available for reconciliation, audit and management review.

Reconciliation and Financial Reporting:

• Assist in reconciling processed payments against bank statements and internal financial records.
• Identify and report payment discrepancies, duplicate transactions, unsuccessful payments and other irregularities.
• Follow up with relevant departments to resolve discrepancies and outstanding payment documentation issues.
• Prepare periodic payment schedules, transaction summaries and reports as required by the Finance Department.
• Support the maintenance of accurate financial records to facilitate effective reporting and accountability.

Financial Controls and Compliance:

• Ensure strict compliance with the company’s financial policies, payment approval procedures and internal control requirements.
• Verify that payments are supported by the appropriate documentation and authorisation.
• Maintain confidentiality of company financial information, beneficiary details and payment records.
• Promptly escalate payment discrepancies, irregularities or suspected unauthorised transactions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Adhere to the separation of payment preparation and final authorisation in line with established internal controls.

Finance Department Support:

• Liaise with relevant departments to obtain required payment documentation and resolve payment-related enquiries.
• Support the Finance Department with routine payment administration, recordkeeping and reporting activities.
• Carry out other payment-related duties as may be assigned by the designated supervisor.

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc / B.Eng) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in any of the following disciplines:

• Accounting
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Engineering

Professional Qualification:

• Candidates who are ICAN students or currently pursuing ICAN professional certification will have an added advantage.

Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience in payment processing, banking operations, accounts payable, cashiering or finance administration will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with financial transactions, payment documentation and basic reconciliation processes is desirable.
• Knowledge of accounting software or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems will be an added advantage.
• Suitably qualified entry-level candidates who meet the educational requirements are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to work accurately with financial figures.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify errors or discrepancies in payment records.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic financial recordkeeping.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential financial information responsibly.
• Strong sense of integrity, honesty, accountability and professionalism.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2026.