Accounting Officer - Payables

The incumbent is responsible for processing: all local accounts payable payment requisitions including: local suppliers, contractors and casual labourer invoices, EPAY invoices, Credit Card obligations, Statutory Obligations, Pension Contributions and Salary Deductions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Processes local accounts payable payment requisitions, in accordance with the organization’s accounting policies and procedures manual.
• Processes payment requisitions and payments for: local suppliers, contractors, casual workers, credit cards, loan obligations, leases/rent, salary deductions, pension, phone cards invoices, miscellaneous taxes, etc.
• Record audit trail information invoices, payments requisitions and other documents.
• Participate in the monthly physical inventory exercise.
• Maintain physical and electronic records related to function.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format.
• Ability to display good interpersonal skills

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree - Business Administration (Accounting Major) or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in similar capacity.
• Ability to work within a cross-functional team environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Sound knowledge of EDP systems and their applications.
• Experience using AccPac accounting software and Microsoft Excel.