Payables Accounts Assistant Jobs in Nairobi

Payables Accounts Assistant Jobs in Nairobi


  • Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturer with a huge market footprint in the confectionery and beverages market in Kenya and the region.

  • They seek to recruit a qualified, experienced self driven and savvy individual for the Position of Accounts Assistant.

    Main Purpose of the Job:

  • The main purpose of the job is to initiate payments as per approved payment terms and plan.

    Key Deliverables for the Position

  • To ensure vendors are paid as per payment terms and plan.

  • To ensure Directors personal payments are done as advised.

  • To ensure statutory deductions payments are done before the deadline date.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Executing the departmental strategy through processes and procedures/standards achieve the institution’s objectives.

  • Bank reconciliation.

  • Suppliers’ reconciliation and follow up on reconciling items.

  • Make payments, posting and allocation.

  • Filing of withholding tax and withholding VAT.

  • Preparation of monthly payment plan.

  • Bank correspondence and collection of original import documents for Application of letter of credit.

  • Benchmarking and implementing best practices in manufacturing & respective areas of work.

  • Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.

    Key Indicators and Accountabilities

    Key Interfaces

  • Internal – IMPEX, Supply Chain, Payroll, Human Resource, Insurance Depart and Security.

  • External – Vendors, Consultants, Banks, KRA, NSSF and NHIF.

    Qualifications and Work Experience

  • A
    holder of a business related degree.

  • A holder of a CPA Part III.

  • At-least 2 year(s) relevant experience.

  • Basic Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, PPT).

  • Some exposure to accounting software will be beneficial.

    Other Job Specifications

    General Skills

  • Keen on Details.

  • Skills

  • Customer Service Skills

  • Quick learner.

    Behavior

  • Customer Centric.

  • Ownership.

  • Continuous Improvement.

  • Leadership.

    How to Apply

  • If you meet the above criteria and are interested in making a meaningful Finance Career move in the rewarding FMCG sector, apply by submitting your CV in confidence to:

    The Recruiter.
    Esquire Consultants.
    P.O Box 76883-00620,
    Nairobi.

  • Via recruit@esquireconsultants.co.ke and kindly indicate current and expected salary in your application subject line, Cover Letter or CV.

    Note:

  • Do not attach certificates and testimonials in your application.

  • Closing date for applications is Friday 28th August 2020

  • Shortlisting will be carried out on a rolling/ongoing basis.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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