Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya - Accounts Payable

Job Vacancy: Accounts Payable


Location: Nairobi
Our client, a supermarket chain, is recruiting an Accounts Payable to join their growing team.
Job Summary: Responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:
·         Calculate, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
·         Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
·         Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments
·         Assemble invoices to be completed for payment
·         Verify and calculate all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable),
·         Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval
·         Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers
·         Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files

·         Prepare vouchers as per accounting policies and procedures
·         Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
·         Reconcile bank statements
Key Requirements
·         Proven working experience as Accounts Payable
·         Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
·         Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
·         Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
·         Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
·         Proficiency in English and in MS Office
·         Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
·         High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
·         BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 25th September 2020
Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.