Account Officer-Payable at Pilgrim Africa Limited

​​​​​​​Requirement:

• HND/BSc in Accounting
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the position( Account Officer payable)
• Good Oral and written communication skill
• Should able to use QuickBooks
• ICAN will be an added advantage
• Proficient in using Microsoft office tools ( Excel, MS PowerPoint, Word)

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages Account payable - Resolve invoice discrepancies – correspondence to vendor and inquires within agreed timelines.
• Manage vendor accounts and ensure compliance with company standard.
• Prompt payment of vendors based on SOP regarding payment policy
• Manages accounting functions - this including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable.
• Posting of all accounting transactions into the accounting system
• Verification of invoices, record of transaction and direct expenses, ensuring it is in line with standard operating procedures.
• Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities
• Acts as a liaison between the company, government, and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.
• Provide source accounting record for audit on request
• Supervise a team of personnel to ensure they are following the laid down procedures
• Ensure compliance in monitoring organizational cash flow
• Analyzing statement of financial position and other GL items for Audit & other purposes
• Ensures compliance with accounting & reporting deadlines.
• Prepares company accounts .
• Ensure prompt remittance of WHT taxes
• Ensure WHT credit notes are distributed to vendors
• Support Account receivable functions
• Registration of Vendors in line with companies policy.
• Notifying Vendors of payments.
• Bank Reconciliation & Vendor Account Reconciliation
• Manage PPE & Inventory movements
• Manage the Fuel Usage Log & Staff Advances Account.
• Any other task assigned by the Accounts Manager