Accounts Payable Accountant

About the role

A full-time Accounts Payable Accountant is needed in Nairobi, Kenya. The role covers processing supplier invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, preparing payment schedules and supporting month-end closing.

Key responsibilities

• Match local purchase orders (LPOs), goods received notes (GRNs) and supplier invoices before posting, and post verified invoices promptly while resolving discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and maintain accurate supplier ledgers.
• Prepare weekly aged payables reports and monthly payment schedules.
• Process supplier and utility payments within approved terms and deadlines.
• Prepare import costings and maintain landed-cost records.
• Maintain dashboards tracking LPOs, invoices, payments and outstanding balances.
• Handle WHT/WHTVAT compliance and monthly iTax reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing, audits and internal financial controls.

Required profile

• Relevant accounting qualifications and practical experience in accounts payable.
• Experience in import costing, tax compliance and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication, follow-up and supplier relationship management skills.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of supplier reconciliations, three-way matching and payment controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems; Odoo experience is preferred.