About this role
Payable Accountant
Summit Recruitment & Search Africa
Our client, an International School based in Nairobi Kenya is seeking to recruit a Payable Accountant who will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable operations, supporting financial reporting, ensuring statutory compliance, and strengthening internal financial controls.
The role will oversee timely processing of supplier payments, reconciliations, month-end activities, and adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure proper general ledger and cost center postings.
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Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice verification, three-way matching, and payment processing.
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Process supplier and M-Pesa payments while ensuring adequate supporting documentation and compliance.
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Perform weekly reconciliations of supplier ledgers, payroll creditors, M-Pesa accounts, and corporate debit card accounts.
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Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring all finance schedules are completed within reporting timelines.
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Process and reconcile VAT, Withholding VAT, Withholding Tax, and Reverse VAT transactions while supporting statutory compliance.
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Assist with internal and external audits by maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
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Ensure compliance with finance policies, internal controls, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
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Key Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
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Professional accounting qualification such as CPA (K) or ACCA will be an added advantage.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial accounting and accounts payable functions.
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Proficiency in ERP systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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Strong analytical, reconciliation, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.