Job Description
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (PAYABLES) – KLB 5
Reports to: Assistant Finance Manager
Direct reports: Accountant –Payables
Indirect reports: Senior Assistant Accountant
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Participate in the coordination and management of accounts payables systems and
processes in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
ii. Process creditors, expenses and utility payments to meet Bureau’s obligations.
iii. Supervise the team of direct reports and conduct staff performance appraisal
Im the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) SAGE ACCPAC in the section
for effectiveness.
iv. Design and effectively manage the Royalty Management System.
v. Coordinate the Performance Contracting Management and Reporting System. Monitor
and review the periodic corporate performance contracting reports.
vi. Coordinate all the tax related matters.
vii. Recover, account and remit all taxes in compliance with the Laws.
viii. Resolve suppliers’ complaints on outstanding debts.
ix. Monitor, review and reconcile suppliers’ accounts.
x. Participate in the Budget Formulation and Budgetary Control.
xi. Commit expenditures to the approved vote heads for budgetary control.
xii. Participate in the stock management and reporting and implement approved stock
adjustments.
xiii. Prepare monthly creditors and royalty schedule report for decision making.
xiv. Liaise with Supply Chain Department for supplier payments documentation and with
Treasury Section for processed supplier payments.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
ii. Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
iii. Minimum 7 years of working experience with at least three (3) years at senior
management/leadership position.
iv. Holder of Certified Public Accountant (CPA–K) or Association of Chartered Certified
Accountant – (ACCA–UK) and in good standing.
v. Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA–K) or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA–
UK) will be an added advantage.
vi. Knowledge of Public Finance Act and International Financial Reporting Standards.
vii. Problem solving, analytical, leadership, decision making, integrity, good communication,
organisation and planning skills.
viii. A good team player, maintains high work standards, reliable, easily adapts to new
environments, pays attention to detail and self-motivated.