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Payables Accountant

West Indian Ocean Cable Company (Wiocc)

full time Nairobi Posted 2 days ago

Minimum Qualifications**

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

  • CPA(K), ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting is desirable

  • A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in accounts payable or a comparable finance operations role

  • Experience using ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, with strong working knowledge of invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment controls

Experience and Skills**

  • Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Sound understanding of accounts payable controls, invoice matching, supplier reconciliations, and payment processing

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams

  • Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence in working with ERP systems and finance process improvement initiatives

  • Strong relationship-building capability, with a service-oriented and professional approach.

  • Resilient, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality work

  • Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Invoice Lifecycle Management**

  • Maintain the New Bills Register, ensuring all records are complete, accurate, properly supported, and audit-ready

  • Manage the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, including receipt, validation, coding, approval follow-up, and timely posting in line with company policies and delegated authority limits

  • Maintain the Disputed Invoices Register and work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve discrepancies promptly, minimise delays, and improve first-time processing accuracy

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management****

  • Work closely with Treasury to support short-term cash flow forecasting, payment prioritisation, and liquidity planning across WIOCC’s operating markets

Payment Operations & Vendor Relations****

  • Prepare payment instructions accurately and on time, follow up on approvals, and ensure all payments are processed within agreed deadlines and control requirements

  • Post payments and share remittance or allocation schedules with suppliers to promote transparency, resolve queries efficiently, and maintain strong vendor relationships

  • Monitor aged payables and ensure suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed credit terms, contractual obligations, and approved cash flow plans

Reconciliation & Reporting****

  • Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, investigate unreconciled items, and prepare clear status reports for management review and follow-up

  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounts payable records to support month-end close, audits, tax compliance, and management reporting

Offset & NetSuite Administration****

  • Prepare offset agreements, obtain supplier sign-off, and ensure accurate, timely processing and allocation within NetSuite

  • Maintain complete and up-to-date records of outstanding payables, offsets, and related supporting documentation

Process Excellence & Compliance****

  • Promote adherence to Accounts Payable standard operating procedures, work instructions, internal controls, and approval workflows

  • Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, strengthen controls, and support automation within the accounts payable function

  • Ensure compliance with applicable local and international financial regulations, tax requirements, and audit standards across operating jurisdictions

General Support**

  • Provide the administrative and clerical support required for the timely settlement of the organisation’s financial obligations

  • Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned from time to time in support of the Finance function