Accounts Payable - Nyamira County

Location
Rest of Kenya
Salary
75,000 - 90,000
Posted
17 Sep 2020
Closes
16 Oct 2020
Ref
1659712043
Our client, a family owned but independently run Dairy food processing company in Nyamira County, Kenya is seeking to recruit the expertise of an Accounts Payable.
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 3 years


Job Description

He/ She will be responsible for keeping track of all payments and expenditures including payroll, purchase orders, invoices and statements. The successful candidates Must have at least 3 years' working experience as an Accounts payable using sage and MUST be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities:
• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices and statements.
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Maintaining accurate historical records.
• Paying vendors or suppliers by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit.
• Continuing to improve the payment process and track expenses and process expense reports.
• Post payments transactions and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Providing supporting documentation for audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.
• Ensure that all payments and purchases are properly supported and the laid down procedures are followed.
• Prepare the monthly final accounts, trial balance statements and balance sheet to be presented to management.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA finalist.
Must have a Minimum 3 years working in accounts payables preferably in the manufacturing sector.
MUST have hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and Sage accounting software.
Must have solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practises and collection regulations.
Must have excellent data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
Must be highly reliable and Confidentiality.
• Results oriented and ability to deliver within very strict deadlines.
• Can work under minimal supervision.

Monthly Gross Salary: Ksh.70,000 - 80,000 /= (Approx. 700-800 USD) depending on individual skills and experience.
Career Level: Junior Level.
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
Deadline: 18TH October 2020.

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