Accountant Job in Kenya – Payables

JOB TITLE: PAYABLES ACCOUNTANT

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organization.
  • Making timely payments and control of expenses.
  • Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
  • Team management.

Responsibilities

  • Booking all Invoices, Credit notes, Debit notes and prepayments into Supplier accounts and ensuring that all expense invoices are matched to respective Purchase Orders.
  • Processing Withholding on VAT and on professional services charged by suppliers and capturing them in the Oracle System correctly.
  • Making payments to suppliers through cheque, EFT and RTGS including deducting Credit/Debit notes and ensuring payments are within credit terms and timely.
  • Assist with month end closing and posting of month end journals to ensure accuracy of financial statements and overall reporting.
  • Submission of accurate quarterly supplier reconciliations
  • Updating Internal and external suppliers on their account status (AP Balances), responding to daily Queries on their invoice payments, progress and reconciling their statements.
  • Reconciliation of Accounts Payable GL accounts and ensuring timeliness in submission of the same.
  • Clarifying and flagging any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures.
  • Maintain accurate historical records and provide supporting documentation for audits.
  • Maintain confidentiality of organizational information
  • Review and research on any invoice discrepancies and issues.
  • Efficiency in handling supplier queries including that of employees.
  • Improving quality of work by being a good team player.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
  • Experience in using ERP such as Oracle/SAP.
  • ACCA/CPA certification.
  • Great communication and organization skills.
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
  • Professional integrity and confidentiality
  • Accuracy and keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
  • Proficiency in data entry management.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • A fast learner.
  • Highly flexible.
  • Able to work past working hours as the role is high pressure.
  • Team player/support the team for overall objectivity of the finance section.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.

https://form.myjotform.com/91911365265560?path=Apply

The interested candidates should apply not later than 5:00 pm, 31-05-21. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Q-Sourcing Servtec is an equal opportunity employer. Any solicitation will lead to disqualification.