Payables Accountant

About the role

Amotech Africa is hiring a Payables Accountant in Nairobi (Westlands) to manage accounts payable, ensure timely and accurate tax and statutory compliance, maintain supplier and OEM relationships and safeguard the accuracy of financial records. The role also supports cost control, project costing, financial reporting and internal controls across the Kenyan entities.

Key responsibilities

• Tax and statutory compliance: prepare, file and pay statutory deductions and taxes (PAYE, NSSF, NITA, HELB, WHT, VAT, import duties); liaise with KRA and other regulators; monitor tax law changes and advise management
• Accounts payable and supplier management: receive, verify and record supplier invoices, process payments within agreed terms, reconcile supplier statements and intercompany accounts, and chair the annual supplier prequalification exercise
• Bank reconciliations and financial controls: reconcile bank accounts, verify transactions, escalate material issues and support internal and external audits
• Expense management and cost control: verify expenses, monitor expenditure against budget, recommend cost savings and ensure costs are allocated to the right cost centres and projects
• Project costing and financial analysis: support project budgets, cost estimates and profitability analyses, and report cost variances
• Financial reporting: prepare monthly reports and supporting schedules for Kenyan entities, complete month-end closing and maintain accounting records
• Maintain organized financial, tax, supplier, banking and procurement records, support accounting systems and perform other finance duties assigned by the CFO

Required profile

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CPA Part III qualification or equivalent progress towards a recognized professional accounting qualification
• Three to five years of experience in accounts payable, taxation and general accounting in a busy finance department
• Practical knowledge of Kenyan tax legislation and experience liaising with KRA and other regulators
• Demonstrated experience in supplier and bank reconciliations, expense management and project costing

Required skills

• Good understanding of IFRS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and accounting or ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to meet strict reporting and statutory deadlines