Jumia Accounting Payable Head - Jumia Jobs in Kenya

Jumia Accounting Payable Head - Jumia Jobs in Kenya


Jumia is the leading pan-Africa e-commerce platform. Founded in 2012, Jumia’s mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to consumers, while helping businesses grow as they use our platform to reach and serve consumers.

The role of the Accounts Payable involves providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organization. Their role is to complete payments, control expenses by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices, day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities


  • Ensuring the team's work is accurate and invoices are approved for payment using the correct set process
  • Planning and execution of the vendor payment routines on agreed timelines.
  • Managing the accuracy of the vendor database and reconciliation of vendor account with supplier statement.
  • Managing the accounts payable function that may or may not include performing the duties of an Accounts payable Officer from time to time.
  • Completing month-end closing reviews, procedures and corrections as needed.
  • Overseeing all Accounts payable processes from petty cash to expense reports to
    account reconciliation, General ledger – sub ledger reconciliations.
  • Assist on negotiating with vendors to receive better payment terms
  • Acting as a liaison for the accounting department in order to solve accounts payable disputes

    Requirements


  • Degree in Finance or related field.
  • 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Analytical and excellent excel skills
  • Team management experience
  • Ability to priorities and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build good relationships with vendors and suppliers
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

    How to Apply


    Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 5th September, 2019

    For more information and job application details, see; Jumia Accounting Payable Head - Jumia Jobs in Kenya

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