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Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Specialist
Staffing Solutions Network
Tourism
Nairobi, CBD, Nairobi CBD
Full Time
Accounting
Ksh. 80, 000
Posted: 1 week ago
Status: Applications stopped
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable and Accounts
Payable Specialist to join our client's Finance team remotely. This position, based in
Kenya, will support UK operations and requires the candidate to work UK business hours (three hours behind Kenya time). The role involves managing and maintaining the company’s receivable and payable accounts, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial processes, and familiarity with IATA and BSP procedures within the travel industry.
- Experience Level: Entry Level
- Experience length: 5 year
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities
- Invoice Validation: Validate direct cost invoices by ensuring all travel costs are reconciled with the Concorde booking system. Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues directly with suppliers.
- Accrual Management: Manage the booking system accrual report (Creditors Report) to ensure timely processing of supplier credits and investigate old accruals for resolution.
- Overhead Invoice Processing: Ensure that overhead invoices are entered into the finance system promptly and reconcile them with supplier statements as needed.
- Supplier Payments: Raise supplier payments in accordance with validated invoices, ensuring compliance with agreed credit terms and timely submission for payment.
- Bank Account Verification: Confirm the legitimacy of new bank accounts and changes to supplier bank account details.
- Inbox Management: Oversee the ‘Vendor Payments’ shared inbox to ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and statements.
- Issue Escalation: Identify and escalate problematic accounts to the Finance Manager as necessary.
Minimum Requirements & Responsibility
Benefits
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in finance or related field.
- Experience of handling accounts payables in the travel industry.
- Familiarity with IATA payment processes or experience in handling IATA transactions is highly desirable.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience in effective purchase ledger management.
- Strong attention to detail with experience in managing supplier expectations.
- General experience working in a small accounts team is preferred.
- Ability to work independently while also supporting team colleagues when needed.
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work, as daily tasks may vary based on workload.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and possess strong communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, utilizing initiative to prioritize workloads effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude toward improving internal efficiencies and supplier relations.
- Willingness to follow instructions while also contributing innovative ideas and solutions.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates are requested to:
- Send their CV and cover letter to recruitment@staffingsolutionsnetwork.co.ke;
- Clearly state the position and
specify the location of the job as mentioned in the job posting in your
CV;
- Ensure your resume and cover
letter are properly attached to the email.
Important
Notes:
- Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
- We encourage you to apply as soon
as possible, as we will review applications on a rolling basis.
Application Deadline
18 November, 2024
Company Overview
At Staffing Solutions Network, we connect talent with opportunity and businesses with success. Partner with us for unparalleled HR solutions and recruitment expertise.
Staff Network Solutions is a leading recruitment agency and HR consultancy firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. We specialize in providing a wide range of Human Resource solutions to businesses across diverse industries.
Our team comprises competent Human Resource Management Professionals and Recruitment Officers with over 5 years of working experience, ensuring expertise and efficiency in every service we offer.
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