Accounts Assistant - Accounts Payables

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern and Southern Africa region, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. The group offers a wide range of financial products and services in Insurance, Asset management, Banking and Property.

JOB SUMMARY

Knowledge, experience and qualifications requiredBachelor's degree in a business-related field.Advanced progress in Acocunting certification. CPA(K) or other similarly recognized accounting profession qualification will be an added advantage.2 - 4 years of accounting experience in a similar role.Knowledge of ERP AP system and/or experience of using Oracle Financials would be an advantage.Strong computer and business solutions software skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills .Analytical skills. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive, validate, and process supplier invoices for all Britam Kenya entities in line with approved Accounts Payables procedures. Verify invoices against approved LPOs, delivery notes, tax documentation, and authorization matrices prior to processing. Accurately post supplier invoices in the Oracle ERP system, ensuring correct entity, account, cost centre, and tax coding. Maintain completeness and accuracy of the Accounts Payables sub‑ledger and support month‑end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments. Prepare and review supplier account reconciliations and promptly resolve reconciling items. Maintain accurate supplier master data in Oracle in collaboration with Procurement. Prepare supplier payment schedules and support centralized payment processing in line with approved payment cycles and delegated authority limits. Ensure accurate computation and accounting of statutory deductions, including VAT and withholding tax. Respond to supplier queries and liaise with Procurement, Treasury, and user departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.Generate and review Oracle system reports relating to invoices, supplier balances, and payment status. Support internal and external audits by availing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation. Ensure adherence to finance policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements within the procure‑to‑pay process. Identify opportunities for process improvement and support automation and system enhancement initiatives within Finance Shared Services.Delegated Authority:  As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix.Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Fraud risk assessment and management, Handling claims, Accounting, Accounting IT-systems (use of)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree