Bosch Africa is hiring a Payables Accountant skilled in accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payment processing, and financial controls.
Job Description
Accounts
Payable Operations
- Vendor accounting & monthly reconciliation
- Ensuring all local invoices have a CUI number, and the name & PIN
of Bosch is indicated in the KRA portal for the same.
- Intercompany quarterly reconciliation and follow up on invoices not
on our end for processing and payment.
- WHT, WH Rent and WHVAT accounting for all invoices -both local and
foreign.
- Foreign supplier payments follow-up
- Blocked invoice analysis & timely resolution
- External, internal and other regulatory audits support
Payment
Execution (Non-Treasury)
- Automatic payment runs (local and foreign suppliers)
- Manual payments: payroll, customs, imports, taxes, etc
- WH Taxes calculation and follow-up, including support to vendors,
etc
- Support in tracking import VAT recovery
- Supporting documentation preparation & archiving
- Coordination with banks on payments with collaboration from
Treasury.
Responsibilities
Vendor
Invoice Processing & Archiving
- Process, scan, route through workflow (WF), and post vendor invoices
on PM7 and P38. Weekly, manually check and archive duplicate uploads on
PM7 and POE.
Payment
Execution & Cash Outflow Management
- Prepare bi-weekly and month-end payments, manually clear payments
via F-53, and handle intercompany (IC) payment processing, payments,
follow-ups, and allocations.
Vendor
Account Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution
- Conduct quarterly vendor account reconciliations (including
intercompany accounts), monthly clearing of unallocated items, and monthly
account aging. Resolve billing discrepancies, manage partner disputes, and
lead regular feedback meetings.
General
Ledger (GL) & System Clearing
- Perform weekly Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt (GRIR) clearing (via
F.13 automatic and F-03 manual allocation) and manual clearing of vendor
accounts via F-44.
Vendor
Master Data Management & Procurement Support
- Maintain the Vendor Master Database applying 4-eyed principles to
onboarding. Support purchasing with Purchase Order (PO) creation, GL
accounts, onboarding compliance, and financial advice when engaging
suppliers.
Internal
System Administration & Technical Support
- Monitor Celonis performance reports, perform manual APM PM7
synchronizations, and act as a PM7 key user (resolving issues, training
associates on approval workflows, and coordinating with BD).
Credit
Card, Expense, & Travel Management
- Audit, reconcile, and support onboarding for corporate credit cards
and Uber accounts while ensuring strict usage policy compliance.
Compliance,
Tax, & Audit Management
- Drive tax compliance, coordinate document provision and vendor
follow-up on tax issues with regulatory bodies (OBR (Head of Finance),
C/TXR (internal Bosch Tax Unit), EY (as tax advisor or any other tax
advisor onboard), and support external auditors on AP topics with
documentation and reconciliations.
Logistics
& Strategic Cross-Department Collaboration
- Work closely with Logistics to keep Logistics Service Providers
(LSPs) accounts up-to-date, secure customs documentation compliance, and
organize cross-functional alignment meetings.
Financial
Close, Reporting, & Process Excellence
- Prepare accruals (annual/bi-annual), complete year-end closures, and
generate assigned payables reports (open/overdue items). Proactively
identify inefficiencies to implement process improvements, conduct payment
training/sensitization meetings, and act as a proxy or execute other tasks
assigned by the Head of Finance.
Qualifications
Professional
(Must Haves)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration,
or a related field.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable
processes, and financial controls.
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle
ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables,
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting.
- Knowledge of tax regulations, invoice management, reconciliations,
and audit requirements.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or
equivalent are an added advantage.
- Experience in invoice processing, payment runs, vendor accounts, and
reconciliations.
Experience
- Typically, 3–5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable
or Finance.
- Proven experience working with large transaction volumes and meeting
strict deadlines.
- Experience improving processes, implementing controls, or supporting
ERP system enhancements.
- Exposure to month-end and year-end financial close activities.
- Experience working with auditors and handling compliance-related
matters.
Personality
Communication
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional and diplomatic when dealing with vendors and internal
stakeholders.
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance
staff.
Personal
Attributes
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Results-driven with a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Interpersonal
Skills
- Team player who collaborates well across departments.
- Customer-service mindset when supporting vendors and employees.
- Adaptable and open to change, especially in technology and process
improvements.
How to Apply
