ACCOUNTANT – PAYABLES REF: TNH/HRD/AP/06/21
Reporting to Chief Accountant, the successful applicants will be
responsible job is to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate,
efficient, and timely manner in line with the
established guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Participating
in development, review and implementation of the payable policies and
procedures in line with best practices and industry trends;
- Supporting
in optimizing financial transactions and systems by performing
reconciliation of payments and customer accounts;
- Gathering
and verifying invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment;
- Calculating,
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;
- Maintaining
copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files;
- Clarifying
any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures, obtain
proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments;
- Preparing
vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description,
amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures;
- Ensuring
transactions are captured in journals, ledgers and other records,
reconcile accounts payable transactions and prepare analysis of accounts;
- Preparing
analysis of accounts, monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
and research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues;
- Producing
monthly reports, assist with month end closing, provide supporting documentation
- for
audits and maintain accurate historical records; and
- Any
other responsibility assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from
time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or other business
related fields from a recognized institution.
- Must
be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such
as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA.
- Minimum
of 3 years’ experience in accounting.
Technical & Behavioural competencies
- Excellent
understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Excellent
grasp of Financial and Management Accounting; Taxation and relevant
legislation.
- Knowledge
of accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and
the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Preparation
of Financial Statements.
- Knowledge
of regulatory requirements and regulations related to the health care
sector.
- Sound
knowledge of macroeconomic and microeconomic environment.
- Working
knowledge of financial information management systems
- Communication
skills including presentation and facilitation skills
- Analytical
skills
- Integrity
- Ability
to work under minimal supervision;
- Problem
solving skills;
- Communication
skills;
- Ability
to work under pressure
- Accountability
How to Apply
If your background,
experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your
application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number,
your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees,
to reach the undersigned not later than 9th July 2021. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE
applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.
Director Human Resources & Operations
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org
