Accounts Payable Accountant at Laikipia County

  • Published date: November 20, 2019
  • Category: Accounting, Auditing & Finance
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description


The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate and effective management of accounts payable ledgers in compliance with financial policies and procedures relating to all accounts payables. Processing of accounting transactions, the operation of accounting systems controls and preparation of reports and reconciliations for review.



 Responsibilities




  • Maintaining creditors book including posting of invoices, credit notes, allocation of receipts, dispatching of remittance advises and reconciliation of the statement to the Ledgers.

  • Preparation of the monthly age analysis and ensure reconciliation of creditor’s statements with the ledger to identify any variances.




  • Conducting appropriate written and telephonic correspondence and follow-ups with creditors regarding queries, dispute resolutions, remittances, and WHT certificates.

  • Preparation of payments on basis of due suppliers and getting approval from HOU/CFO for go ahead.

  • Following up for creditor statements, missing invoices and credit notes from suppliers for disputed items and prices as well as for wrong invoicing on monthly basis.

  • Reconciliation of all intercompany creditors accounts.

  • Annual audit preparation.

  • Maintaining a proficient filing system for account payable records.

  • Any other duty given by the supervisor as and when required.



Qualifications



The job holder should have the following qualifications:




  • Must have a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) Degree or related field / Professional accounting qualification i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA

  • Proficiency in Sunsystems and paymaster will be an added advantage.

  • Must have above 3 years’ experience in a busy working environment in a similar position



Personal Attributes



We are looking for a person with Good understanding of IFRS, local tax regulations and statutory financial accounting and reporting



He/she Must be detailed oriented and possess good communication skills.



Must have Good knowledge of relevant accounting systems and reporting tools.



WHAT THE CLIENT IS OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON



The client is ready to negotiate the right package for the best person based on agreeable business targets



 

How to Apply



Visit www.careeroptionsafrica.co.ke and www.hreastafrica.com for more details on this position.



Send CV only to recruitment@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke by 26th November 2019 with the job title on the subject line. However applications will be reviewed as they are received and qualified candidates called for interview as soon as their CV’s are received.



Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.



WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO



Career Options Africa is a Human Resource Consultancy firm with branches in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda;

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