Job Purpose / Summary:
The AP accountant is responsible for managing the entire chain of the purchase to payments process. He/she will manage the creditors portfolio as well as ensure the company optimizes its purchases procedures to maximize value for its resources as well as promote transparency and professionalism
Department & Location: Finance & Admin
Employment Status / Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Head Accounts Payables
Manages Others: No
About us
Wananchi Group is the leading business providing affordable entertainment and connectivity for the rapidly growing middle class in Sub-saharan Africa
Key Roles:
- Ensuring timely and accurate invoice posting.
- Managing an efficient purchase to payment cycle.
- Resolution of all supplier discrepancies.
- Constant review of supplier legitimacy.
- Monthly Suppliers’ accounts reconciliations
- Preparation and submission of various taxes
- Monthly preparation of an aged suppliers’ report which includes substantiation and analysis of all open accounts.
- Balance sheet Review and reconciliation
- Participation in external Audit
Key Performance Indicators:
- Timely payment of creditors by 10th of every month.
- Tax payments as per various SLA’s. (4th, 11th and 26th every month).
- Fully reconciled aged creditors report by working day 1 of the following month.
- Prepare Payment Projections by 20th of every Month.
- Fully Reconciled balance sheet ledgers by working day 2 of every month
- Preparation and payment of import taxes within 12 hours of receipt of paperwork.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates to submit their applications including a detailed CV and day time telephone contact on or before 25th September 2023.
The subject line should read “Accountant – AP Intern“.
Wananchi Group is an equal opportunity employer and will offer competitive remuneration and benefits to the right candidate.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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