Payables Accountant (Manufacturing)

About the role

A leading manufacturing firm in Nairobi is hiring a Payables Accountant through Summit Recruitment & Search. The successful candidate will handle all accounts payable duties. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and has at least 3 years of experience.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues with supplier invoices, and maintain organized supplier files while corresponding with suppliers on their inquiries.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier balances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Post bank payments and allocate them to the appropriate sub-ledger accounts for each supplier.
• Reconcile SSA bank accounts after all payments and receipts have been recorded by Accounts Receivable.
• Obtain the latest petty cash summary sheet and vouchers from the petty cash custodian for proper posting and reconciliation.
• Assist in filing statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHA, AHL, NITA, VAT) and ensure payments are made before the deadline.
• Reconcile balance sheet ledgers to identify discrepancies and confirm balances before management reports are generated.
• File all supplier invoices and related documents as they arrive.
• Take part in the CRM stock-taking process and record its findings.
• Verify raw materials received from suppliers and ensure proper issuance to the CRM store clerk for new production requisitions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or another related field.
• At least 3 years of working experience.
• Proficiency in using financial software and tools.
• Hands-on approach with integrity and good interpersonal skills.