Head of Accounts Payable Jobs vacancy in Kenya 2019

  • Published date: April 1, 2019
  • Category: Accounting, Auditing & Finance
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Head of Accounts Payable Jobs vacancy in Kenya 2019


Career Employment Head of Accounts Payable Nairobi Kenya April 2019 






Job Summary


This is a key function to provide assistance and be able to complete payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.



  • Minimum Qualification: Unspecified

  • Experience Level: Entry level

  • Experience Length: 1 year










Job Description



REPORTING TO: FINANCE MANAGER


DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE


LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT: HEAD OFFICE


Key responsibilities:



  1. assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests

  2. flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices

  3. sort, code and match invoices 

  4. set invoices up for payment

  5. enter and upload invoices into system

  6. track expenses and process expense reports

  7. prepare and process electronic transfers and payments

  8. prepare and perform check runs

  9. post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records

  10. reconcile accounts payable transactions

  11. prepare analysis of accounts

  12. monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date

  13. research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues

  14. maintain vendor files

  15. correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries

  16. produce monthly reports

  17. assist with month end closing

  18. provide supporting documentation for audits

  19. maintain accurate historical records

  20. maintain confidentiality of organizational information


Education and Experience



  • knowledge of accounts payable

  • knowledge of general accounting procedures

  • knowledge of relevant accounting software (such as Sage, FreshBooks, QuickBooks)

  • proficient in data entry and management

  • 1-3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience


Key Accounts Payable Skills and Competencies



  • organizing and prioritizing

  • attention to detail and accuracy

  • confidentiality

  • judgment

  • communication skills

  • vendor relationship skills

  • information management skills

  • problem analysis and problem-solving skills

  • team work

  • professional integrity

  • ability to meet deadlines


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