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Accounts Assistant - Accounts Payables

Britam

full time Nairobi Posted 1 day ago

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.

  • Advanced progress in Acocunting certification. CPA(K) or other similarly recognized accounting profession qualification will be an added advantage.

  • 2 - 4 years of accounting experience in a similar role.

  • Knowledge of ERP AP system and/or experience of using Oracle Financials would be an advantage.

  • Strong computer and business solutions software skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills .

  • Analytical skills.

 

  • Receive, validate, and process supplier invoices for all Britam Kenya entities in line with approved Accounts Payables procedures. 

  • Verify invoices against approved LPOs, delivery notes, tax documentation, and authorization matrices prior to processing. 

  • Accurately post supplier invoices in the Oracle ERP system, ensuring correct entity, account, cost centre, and tax coding. 

  • Maintain completeness and accuracy of the Accounts Payables sub‑ledger and support month‑end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments. 

  • Prepare and review supplier account reconciliations and promptly resolve reconciling items. 

  • Maintain accurate supplier master data in Oracle in collaboration with Procurement. 

  • Prepare supplier payment schedules and support centralized payment processing in line with approved payment cycles and delegated authority limits. 

  • Ensure accurate computation and accounting of statutory deductions, including VAT and withholding tax. 

  • Respond to supplier queries and liaise with Procurement, Treasury, and user departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.

  • Generate and review Oracle system reports relating to invoices, supplier balances, and payment status. 

  • Support internal and external audits by availing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation. 

  • Ensure adherence to finance policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements within the procure‑to‑pay process. 

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and support automation and system enhancement initiatives within Finance Shared Services.

  • Delegated Authority:  As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix.

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.