Accountant- Payables Job. Accounting Jobs In Kenya

Job Summary

The accountant – Payables is tasked with the responsibility of posting supplier invoices, reconciling and paying all suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Post and file invoices upon approval;
• Payment of suppliers for goods and services rendered. This includes ensuring that the approvers of these respective departments approve that a service was rendered so as to enable payment
• Work in liaison with Procurement Department to provide purchase order, justification forms, for invoices received;
• Liaise with different departments within the organisation to provide internal requisitions for services rendered to their department.
• Accurate and timely capture transactions into their respective accounts;
• Conduct expenses accruals to ensure all the expenses not captured within the month must be accrued by the end of the month in order to portray a true reflection of the trade payables
• Reconcile suppliers/vendor and intercompany issues/statements and ensuring that the balances are at par working in liaison with accountants of GW Subsidiary companies Role

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Principal Outputs of this Role:

• Most payments due are paid by the 20th of every month and as per their due dates and availability of funds.
• Transparent financial records by accurately and timely capturing transactions by 2nd of the succeeding month
• Financial statements are supported by comprehensive schedules/reconciliations by 15th of succeeding month
• All expenses captured into the financial system when they are incurred to ensure consistency in reporting by 2nd of the succeeding month
• You shall be responsible for uploading and updating records in the shared platform (Teams) as applicable

Authority

Refer to GW Security Authority Matrix

Accountability

• The Accountant - Payables is accountable to the Finance Director for the responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be accessed through the mid-year and annual performance review and supported through the monitoring of KPIs

Competencies

• Ability to outline and communicate effective objectives and action plans
• Good analytical ability and numerical skills
• Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality when dealing with internal and external customers;
• A go-getter, results oriented with good communication skills;
• Have a high sense of accuracy and attention for detail;
• Have good problem analysis and reporting skills; and
• High moral standing with impeccable integrity

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting or Business related field;
• Partial professional qualifications like CPA-K, ACCA or equivalent;
• At least three (3) years Accounting experience gained from reputable organizations
• Basic knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
• Proficiency in ICT

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