Accounts Payable Officer (FMG/AT 3)

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Prepares rental/contractual payments within the stipulated timeframe;
• Updates the Rental Register on a monthly basis; 
• Prepares payment vouchers on the relevant accounting system; 
• Reverification of invoices to ensure accuracy before submitting for payment;
• Prepares monthly report; 
• Prepares ad-hoc reports on request; 
• Verifies all prepared Tax Certificates for all withholding taxes; 
• Maintains an efficient filing system for all financial documents; 
• Resolves invoice discrepancies by liaising with suppliers and internal customers;
• Verifies that invoices are certified for payments and that goods and services are satisfactorily rendered; 
• Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of Government Accounting and Financial Management electronic system.
• Working knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit Act. 
• Good oral and written communication skills. 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills 
• Problem solving skills. 
• Skill in operating a computerized accounting system. 
• Work well in a team and on an individual basis. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• AAT Level 3; 
• ACCA-CAT Level C/Level 3; 
• ACCA Level 1; 
• NVQJ Level 3, Accounting; 
• Diploma in Accounting from an accredited University or Community College;
• ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration from an accredited tertiary Institution; 
• Diploma in Government Accounting, MIND, Government Accounting Level 1, 2 &3;
• BSc. Degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Accounting; 
• BBA Degree or 
• Successful completion of 3 three years of any of the Bachelor’s Degree programmes mentioned above. 
• Three (3) years experience in government accounting.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.