Assistant Accountant, Payables at St. Paul’s University

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The scope of the job is ensuring that University’s commitments, obligations and all payments are done on a timely manner, ensuring there are properly accounted for and proper reports and records are maintained. Ensuring the adherence to the International Financial Reporting Standards, University policies and other external requirements. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receiving and posting of invoices and deliveries notes from procurement section.
• Preparation of Payment vouchers, cheques for supplier’s payment.
• Ensuring all statutory deductions are paid before the stipulated deadline.
• Preparation of adjunct payroll.
• Handling all staff and adjunct issues concerning payments.
• Submit the above deductions to Accountant, Payables for approval.
• Responsible for submission of all statutory deductions to the respective authorities before due dates: i.e. NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, Withholding tax.
• Assisting accountant payables in preparation of payrolls (schedules and reports).
• Maintaining good filing system.
• Any other work assigned by supervisor. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance related.
• CPA part two qualification.
• Three years’ experience in Accounting.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Must have knowledge in the IFRS requirements.
• Have excellent customer care skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Have excellent computer skills and good command of ERP systems.
• Must be a team player.
• Have relevant academic and professional qualifications.
• Firm commitment to Christian ethical principles.