Payables Manager at Wasoko

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that systems, policies, and procedures adhere to company policies while functioning with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure that the accounts payable and the company’s financial obligations are met efficiently.
• Keep track of the company’s financial expenditures, maintain a database and provide reports as and when requested.
• Keep track of the status of all transactions taking place within the company and external vendors and contractors.
• Standardize procedures to generate efficiency in-house and create internal templates to be used by the company.
• Maintain vendor records in SAP.
• Approving invoices and payment advances in SAP.
• Performing monthly supplier reconciliations and closing out on reconciling items with the suppliers
• Liaise with the supplier relations team to confirm that contract terms have been satisfied prior to processing payment.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments and credit notes on SAP.
• Following up with suppliers to ensure that all credit notes and rebates are received from the supplier.
• Prepare payables reports and other financial and analytical reports for review by management.
• Any other duties commensurate with this role.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; CPA qualification; MBA/CFA a plus but not required
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS and experience with accounting and financial procedures
• Strong investigative and analytical skills; ability to identify errors
• Experience in a Payables Accountant Manager Role in a Group Setting for at least 5 years
• Appropriate handling of sensitive information
• Ability to work to deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work with multiple parties
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages