Accountant at Metwest Steel Limited

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer, Payables to coordinate the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments when due.
• Ensure the validity of all supplier invoices before authorization for payment and appropriate reconciliation of supplier accounts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the account payables function in Metwest Steel Limited’s corporate Head Office.
• Analyze and maintain account payable performance metrics, service relationships and communications across departments in Steel Industry.
• Provide appropriate responses to suppliers’ queries/ issues and escalate unresolved issues to the Head, Head Office Accounting, as required.
• Perform reconciliation of suppliers’ sub-ledger accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Recommend updates to existing invoice processing policies and procedures.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all invoices received from suppliers/ vendors.
• Review staff advance requests and ensure requisitions are duly authorized by relevant department/ unit heads.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of invoices and staff advance/ retirement documentation.
• Prepare periodic activity reports for the attention of the Head, Head Office Accounting including information on outstanding payments to suppliers, approved invoices, etc.
• Review supplier invoices and supporting documents against the invoice processing checklist in order to establish completeness and validity of details.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders prior to processing to ensure consistency and identify errors/discrepancies/irregularities for prompt resolution.
• Maintain ageing report of debt and outstanding payments to suppliers.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Head Office Accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Professional certification from a recognized body (e.g. ICAN, ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• 1 to 3 years related job experience.
• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge and understanding of IFRS, finance best practices and other applicable accounting standards.
• Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including ERM.
• Sound business acumen.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools