Payables Accountant

About the role

Penda Health is seeking a Payables Accountant to manage its accounts payable function across its network of medical centres. The role ensures accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices, maintains supplier records, and supports financial reporting and audit activities.

Key responsibilities

• Post invoices into Xero and ensure three‑way matching compliance.
• Process weekly payment lists, allocate payments, and circulate remittance advice.
• Reconcile supplier accounts monthly and close outstanding items.
• Request and review supplier statements, updating urgent payment lists for procurement visibility.
• Resolve supplier queries within a week and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support junior payables staff and contribute to Treasury department projects.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and financial reporting as needed.

Required profile

• Demonstrates reliability and teamwork, supporting Penda’s mission.
• Communicates constructively, handles feedback and conflict positively.
• Shows initiative in process improvement and cross‑functional collaboration.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Xero accounting software.