JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT PAYABLE
JOB REF: AP/02/2024
LINE MANAGER: FINANCE MANAGER
DURATION: 1 YEAR CONTRACT WITH POSSIBILITY OF RENEWAL BASED ON PERFORMANCE
Overall role purpose:
The role of the Finance Associate – Payables involves the day-to-day management of all
payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner. The role is thus responsible for
complete payments and control of expenses by receiving payment requests and invoices,
processing them, verifying and reconciling supplier accounts. This role is also responsible for
supporting with the budgeting, procurement, stores and monthly management reporting
processes and activities all which are inter-related with the payables cycle.
Key Responsibilities
• Processing all supplier payments monthly and ensuring that all expense ledgers in Sage
x3 are fully reconciled by 1st working day of the following month.
• Handling all queries that are raised by suppliers and reconciling their accounts monthly.
• Ensuring that all academies pay bill and till number transactions are reconciled on a daily
basis.
• Ensuring that all taxes accruing to the Academy out of the payables process are calculated
and filled with KRA on time.
• Assist in Performing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Ensure all payables documents are complete and properly signed before filing.
• supporting both internal and external audit processes by processing required documents
and reconciliations.
• Participating in all automation projects involving payables process
• Supporting with month end and year end reconciliation and preparation of management
reports.
• Any other duties allocated by the Accountant and Head of Finance during the period.
Person Specification
A Business-related degree in Finance/Accounting or Equivalent.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
CPA/ACCA Qualification or an equivalent post graduate qualification
Work experience in an audit firm is desired.
Experience and (or) training in Sage x3 will be an added advantage.
Experience working in a learning institution will be a distinct advantage.
Good communication skills (both written and spoken)
Strong organization skills
Demonstrate effective time management.
Ability to produce accurate work.
Team player who is flexible with their work approach
Demonstrate ability to perform duties responsibly under minimum supervision.
Application Procedure:
Send your application letter and CV as one document to
[email protected] by C.O.B Wednesday 6 th March 2024 stating
clearly on the email subject line The job title and reference of the position you are applying for.
E.g. ACCOUNTS PAYABLES – AP/02/2024 Please note, that only soft copy/ email applications
to the address provided will be accepted.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: MPESA FOUNDATION ACADEMY DOES NOT CHARGE RECRUITMENT FEES