Officer, Accounts Payable

Job Purpose

To undertake all functions associated with recording, reconciliation, and payment of both internal and external customers. 

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Performance management

• Full involvement in  month end  processes, amortization, and accruals
• Posting of journals in the system
• Investigation and recovery of any  duplicate payments
• Reconciliation disbursement accounts, ACB payment/collection, SAP foreign payment  in daily basis
• Monitoring staff claims( passing entries in the system recons) and HQ  petty  reconditions
• Sound internal controls are in place within the accounts payable process
• Monthly  balance sheet reconciliation
• Monitoring  branches Petty cash Expenses
• Support payment team

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• B.Com/ Advanced Diploma in accounting.
• ACCA/CPA or CIMA is an added advantage. 

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in a finance department. Preference will be given for those who have worked in a financial institution.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of personal computers and software packages MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access. Working knowledge of SAP, Bankmaster and Branchpower is an added advantage.