Accounts Payable Accountant Jobs Kenya

Location: Kenya
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Accounting & Finance

Job Overview

Accounts Payable Accountant Jobs Kenya are available for an experienced accounting professional with strong knowledge of accounts payable, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Powervision Consultancy is recruiting an Accounts Payable Accountant to support the organization’s finance and accounting operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, managing accounts payable records, performing reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial documentation, and supporting timely payment of business expenses.

The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and experience working in a busy finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Review invoices and supporting documents before processing payments.
• Ensure invoices are properly coded and recorded in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and documentation.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, delivery notes, and other supporting documents where applicable.
• Prepare supplier payment schedules and support timely processing of payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements with accounting records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding supplier balances and follow up on pending items.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier accounts and transactions.
• Support monthly accounts payable reconciliations and closing activities.
• Assist with bank and other relevant account reconciliations.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and within the appropriate accounting period.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and provide relevant information to management.
• Maintain proper filing of invoices, receipts, payment documents, and other financial records.
• Respond to supplier queries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Work closely with procurement and other departments to resolve invoice and purchasing issues.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting procedures and company policies.
• Assist with other accounting and finance activities as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
• CPA Level 4 or above.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proven experience in accounts payable, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial record management.
• Experience working in a busy accounting or finance environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.

Key Skills

The successful Accounts Payable Accountant should demonstrate strong skills in:

• Accounts Payable Management
• Invoice Processing
• Supplier Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Record Keeping
• Payment Processing
• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting Software
• Data Accuracy
• Analytical Skills
• Time Management

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable Accountant who can manage financial transactions accurately and ensure that supplier accounts and payment records remain up to date.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working with large volumes of invoices and financial information while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and following established accounting procedures.

Strong communication skills are also important because the role involves working with suppliers, procurement teams, management, auditors, and other internal departments.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

jobs@powervision.co.ke

Use “Accounts Payable Accountant” as the subject of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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