Accounts Payable Executive Career in Kenya


Job Title: Jr. Accounts Payable Executive (Preferably an Asian but not a must)

Reporting to: Group Financial Manager

Description

The Accounts Payable Executive will handle day-to-day responsibilities related to the company’s accounts payable functions. 

This position is located in Nairobi -Kenya and will report to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:
  • General ledger account reconciliations as assigned
  • Make certain all invoices receive correct general ledger account coding
  • Coordinate with Controller to close accounts payable module
  • Check processing and weekly check runs
  • Provide data support for weekly cash projections
  • Post accounts payable INVOICE, GRN in SAP.
  • Maintain manual check or check authorization form and chart of accounts affecting A/P processing
  • Statutory compliance with all records for AP invoice.
  • Planning for vendor requirements & payments to vendors
  • Process vendor statement analysis and maintain all vendor files
  • Coordinate with department heads to obtain approval signatures for managing certain vendors
  • Code vendor invoices and vouch necessary payments to vendors
  • Verify invoices are in compliance with company procedures for approvals, receipt of goods and/or evidence of services delivered, and approved pricing.
  • Credit appraisal with management for accounts payable scheduled.
Report & Record
  • Accounts payable projection for month.
  • Actual vs Projected payable variance analysis.
  • Monthly reconciliation of all vendor account
  • Monthly Inventory reconciliation report & physical stock tally records.
  • Maintain proper records of all suppliers INVOICE / GRN other related documents.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor or Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • Work experience Minimum 1 year’s role in accounts payable department
  • Advanced level spreadsheet skills and PC literacy. SAP will be plus.
  • Proficient in Excel and Word
  • Ability to work independently
  • High attention to detail and process oriented
  • Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management
KPIs
  • On time entries
  • Correct up to date report to manager
  • Creditors list
  • Correct preparation and filing and follow up on LPOs issued
  • Analytical supplier evaluation
  • Team work
Salary: Negotiable 

Note: Indicate the job title in your application

CVS to be sent to titus@kentrain.co.ke, mainamaina83@yahoo.com and by 16th February 2013.