Senior Payables Accountant

at Sokowatch
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted November 30, 2021
Category Accounting
Administration
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

We are searching for a stellar Senior Payables Accountant to assist our Head of Payables in verifying invoices, scheduling payments, cash management, maintaining records, and posting transactions.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; CPA qualification; MBA/CFA a plus but not required
  • Thorough knowledge of IFRS and experience with accounting and financial procedures
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills; ability to identify errors
  • Experience in a Payables Accountant Role for at least 3 years
  • Appropriate handling of sensitive information
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Team player with the ability to work with multiple parties
  • Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Match purchase orders with invoices, delivery notes, goods received notes
  • Liaise with the supplier relations team to confirm that contract terms have been satisfied prior to processing payment
  • Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments and credit notes on the accounting system
  • Verify cash and inventory numbers on accounting system
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax declarations, including payroll, operating and business taxes
  • Prepare payables reports and other financial and analytical reports for review by management
  • Supplier statement reconciliation
  • Posting of transactions to the financial ERP
  • Any other duties commensurate with this role
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