Process Associate - Travel & Expense Processor Job in Kenya


Position: Process Associate - Travel & Expense Processor

Experience: Strictly 1-2 Yrs of relevant experience after education

Main Purpose of the Position

The Accounts Payable Payment Processor is responsible for processing all payment-related tasks of in behalf of the client.

Key Outputs & Tasks
  • Responsibility for activities assigned by the Tower Leader
  • Processes transactions of simple to medium complexity
  • Responsible for the following tasks related to payments:
  1. Act as main contact with the Bank regarding payments queries
  2. Process vendor and T&E related payments
  3. Process cheque payment
  • Manage Payment Posting Process including verifying error and perform resolution; Act as liaison to the client.
  • Preparing PTP related reports
  • Procurement Process Team activities
  • Clear direct debit
  • Provide ad hoc reports
  • Process urgent payment requests within the agreed timeframe
  • Manage Pay Cycle Process including performing verification and modification.
  • Perform Quality Review on Payments.
  • Perform Level 2 Customer Service Support on payment processing information including queries, (inquiries, reports, communication)
  • Runs daily reports to identify duplicate payments.
  • Reconciles Accounts Payable on a monthly basis (including Downpayment Requests)
  • Prepares Vendor Reconciliation on a monthly basis to take consideration that on big markets.
  • Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Escalates production issues to his/her team leader as appropriate.
  • Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
Educational Experience
  • Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
  • CPA(K) or ACCA
Essential Work Experience
  • Must have experience in an Accounts Payable environment
  • Must have Operations Experience
  • Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
Beneficial Work Experience
  • Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
  • Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
  • Must be a good team player
  • Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
  • Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
  • Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
  • Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
  • Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Client industry experience a plus
Professional Competencies:

The following are key competencies required of the role.

The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Focus on customer service
  • Multi tasking / Time Management
  • Decision making
  • Teaming / Collaboration
  • Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Note: Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.