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.