Payables Accountant Job in Kenya

Job Description

Summary: Our client is the world’s largest manufacturer in the confectionery space.  As a result of its continued growth, our client is seeking to recruit a Payables Accountant. 

This position will report to the Finance Manager- East Africa.Job Purpose: The Accountant is responsible for providing financial and administrative support through processing of accounts payables transactions in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.

Principal Accountabilities

Responsible for capturing vendor invoices in the SAP system

Filing of VAT returns to Kenya Revenue Authority as per the due dates

Responsible for reconciliation and clearing of vendor accounts

Maintenance of general ledger reconciliation for payroll accounts

Closely monitor advance payments to vendors and clearing of the same.

Closely monitor one time vendors and advice Finance Manager on the periodic status.

Prepare the hedge reports on a quarterly basis and also book hedges on a quarterly basis as per the IFCO

Update weekly cash flow on share point every Monday as per the global deadline

Help finance manager forecast year end AP balances and accruals, on a periodic basis

Perform any other duty as directed by the Manager

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in commerce (preferable)

CPA III

Have at least two years experience in a FMCG company.

Have excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Analytical and problem solving skills

A proactive and results oriented individual

Good computer knowledge on Ms Excel, word, office among others

Ability to follow up issues through and high level of confidentiality

How to Apply

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by end of day Friday 6th March 2015 to:Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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