Job Summary
- The
accountant – Payables is tasked with the responsibility of posting
supplier invoices, reconciling and paying all suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Post
and file invoices upon approval;
- Payment
of suppliers for goods and services rendered. This includes ensuring that
the approvers of these respective departments approve that a service was
rendered so as to enable payment
- Work
in liaison with Procurement Department to provide purchase order,
justification forms, for invoices received;
- Liaise
with different departments within the organisation to provide internal
requisitions for services rendered to their department.
- Accurate
and timely capture transactions into their respective accounts;
- Conduct
expenses accruals to ensure all the expenses not captured within the month
must be accrued by the end of the month in order to portray a true
reflection of the trade payables
- Reconcile
suppliers/vendor and intercompany issues/statements and ensuring that the
balances are at par working in liaison with accountants of GW Subsidiary
companies
Role
Principal Outputs of
this Role:
- Most
payments due are paid by the 20th of every month and as per their due
dates and availability of funds.
- Transparent
financial records by accurately and timely capturing transactions by 2nd
of the succeeding month
- Financial
statements are supported by comprehensive schedules/reconciliations by
15th of succeeding month
- All
expenses captured into the financial system when they are incurred to
ensure consistency in reporting by 2nd of the succeeding month
You shall be responsible for uploading and updating records in
the shared platform (Teams) as applicable
Authority
- Refer
to GW Security Authority Matrix
Accountability
- The
Accountant – Payables is accountable to the Finance Director for the
responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities
will be accessed through the mid-year and annual performance review and
supported through the monitoring of KPIs
Competencies
- Ability
to outline and communicate effective objectives and action plans
- Good
analytical ability and numerical skills
- Demonstrate
a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality when dealing with internal
and external customers;
- A
go-getter, results oriented with good communication skills;
- Have
a high sense of accuracy and attention for detail;
- Have
good problem analysis and reporting skills; and
- High
moral standing with impeccable integrity
Qualifications
& Experience:
- Bachelors
degree in Finance and Accounting or Business related field;
- Partial
professional qualifications like CPA-K, ACCA or equivalent;
- At
least three (3) years Accounting experience gained from reputable
organizations
- Basic
knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
- Proficiency
in ICT
How To Apply
