Payables Accountant (Local Food Manufacturing Company in Nyanza Region) RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Position: Payables Accountant (Local Food Manufacturing Company in Nyanza Region) RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Employer:  A Food Processing Company

Ref no: SGK-PA-11-2019

Industry: Manufacturing

Job category: Supervisory

Town: Nyanza Region

Country: Kenya

Qualifications/requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or other business related field.
• CPA Part II or above

• Must have proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial record

• Proficient in Accounting Softwares skills.

Experience:

At least 3 years working experience doing Accounts Payables duties in a busy Manufacturing Company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Payables Accountant will perform the following duties:-

• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• 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; generally responding to all vendor or supplier enquiries regarding finance. 

• Continuing to improve the payment process and track expenses and process expense reports.
• Post payments transactions and reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Provide 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.
• An ability to work independently.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
  

Expected Salary:- Kshs. 45,000 - 70,000 plus Company benefits