Job Description

Accountant-Payables

Job Purpose:

Timely and accurately payment of suppliers and other statutory payments and general management of procure to pay process.

Key Responsibilities:

Payments (80%)

  • Timely and accurately processing of suppliers and statutory payments.
  • Accounting for both internal and external payments.
  • Payments tracker update and review
  • Review costs to explore cost saving / reduction opportunities.
  • Proper accounting of taxes related to supplier payments.
  • Ensure that both internal and external customer queries are attended to within time as per SLA.
  • Remittance of taxes collected on behalf of customers and the bank to KRA-CBK accounts.

Other roles (20%)

  • Closure of audit and risk issues
  • Ensure consistency in adherence to and application of established policies, processes, procedures and tools to achieve optimal efficiency.
  • Assist in Identifying losses in processes by suggesting and implementing improvements to the existing controls, procedures and systems to bolster fraud prevention
  • Proper filing and archiving of documents.

Key Relationships

Customers to this Role

  • Internal and External auditors
  • Suppliers
  • Branches and other Departments
  • Kenya Revenue Authority

Job Knowledge

  • Demonstrated understanding of the Bank’s policies and procedures
  • High level of computer literacy and understanding of business computing environments.

Knowledge: Skills and Experience required for this Role

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related course from a recognized University.
  • Professional qualification in CPA/ ACCA an added advanta

 (Required to have started CPA/ACCA)

  • Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
  • Good customer service skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • One year experience in similar role

                                                                                To Apply

                                                    Please send your CV and Cover Letter to careers@sbmbank.co.ke clearly indicating the position you are applying for as the subject of your email.

 

 

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