General Accountant – Payables Job

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Position Title: Payables Accountant
Reference Number: SGK-GACC-P-11-2025
Industry: Pharmaceutical (Retail Chain)
Category: Supervisory
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline 20/11/2025
Salary Kshs. 50,000 – 60,000 plus Company Benefits

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional Qualification: CPA Part II or above (CPA-K preferred), coupled with good relevant working experience.
• Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in an Accounts Payable or General Accounting role in a busy company.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in Pharmaceutical, FMCG, or Trading companies with multi-branch operations is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws (VAT, WHT, etc.) and Accounting Standards is mandatory.

Main Objective and Responsibilities

The main goal of the Payables Accountant is to ensure accurate and timely processing, recording, and reconciliation of supplier payments and related financial transactions, maintaining compliance and supporting efficient vendor relationships across all pharmacy outlets.

Core Accounting Duties:

• Invoice Processing: Process supplier invoices, ensuring proper authorization, accuracy, and matching with Purchase Orders and Delivery Notes.
• Ledger & Reconciliation: Maintain an up-to-date Accounts Payable Ledger for all suppliers (local and international pharmaceutical vendors). Verify supplier statements and reconcile balances regularly to ensure accuracy.
• Payments: Prepare payment schedules and process supplier payments (Cheques, EFTs, M-Pesa, etc.) in line with company payment terms and cash flow plans.
• Vendor Management: Track supplier credit terms and discounts to ensure timely settlement and maintain good supplier relationships.
• Period Closing: Support monthly and year-end closing by preparing accruals, reconciliations, and relevant reports.
• Bank Reconciliation: Ensure effective bank reconciliations.

Compliance and Audit Duties:

• Statutory Compliance: Ensure VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and other statutory deductions are accurately captured and payment/filing is done.
• Documentation: Maintain proper filing and documentation of all payables records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Audit Support: Participate in internal and external audits and provide required schedules and documentation.
• Liaison: Liaise with Procurement and Warehouse teams to resolve invoice or goods receipt variances.

How to Apply

Send your CV to recruit@skillsgeographic.com