Accountant-Payables at SBM Bank

Job Purpose:

Timely and accurately payment of suppliers and other statutory payments and general management of procure to pay process.

Key Responsibilities:

Payments (80%)

• Timely and accurately processing of suppliers and statutory payments.
• Accounting for both internal and external payments.
• Payments tracker update and review
• Review costs to explore cost saving / reduction opportunities.
• Proper accounting of taxes related to supplier payments.
• Ensure that both internal and external customer queries are attended to within time as per SLA.
• Remittance of taxes collected on behalf of customers and the bank to KRA-CBK accounts.

Other roles (20%)

• Closure of audit and risk issues
• Ensure consistency in adherence to and application of established policies, processes, procedures and tools to achieve optimal efficiency.
• Assist in Identifying losses in processes by suggesting and implementing improvements to the existing controls, procedures and systems to bolster fraud prevention
• Proper filing and archiving of documents.

Key Relationships

Customers to this Role

• Internal and External auditors
• Suppliers
• Branches and other Departments
• Kenya Revenue Authority

Job Knowledge

• Demonstrated understanding of the Bank’s policies and procedures
• High level of computer literacy and understanding of business computing environments.

Knowledge: Skills and Experience required for this Role

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related course from a recognized University.
• Professional qualification in CPA/ ACCA an added advanta  (Required to have started CPA/ACCA)
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Good customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• One year experience in similar role