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Payables Accountant
2026-07-23T11:02:43+00:00
Bosch Africa
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Engineering Services
Accounting & Finance, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-07-30T17:00:00+00:00
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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, active in the fields of Mobility Solutions, Energy and Building Technology, Industrial Technology, and Consumer Goods. Mobility Solutions As the world’s largest independent parts supplier to the automotive industry, we significantly contribute toward making driving ever safer, cle...

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Accounts Payable Operations

Vendor accounting & monthly reconciliation

Ensuring all local invoices have a CUI number, and the name & PIN of Bosch is indicated in the KRA portal for the same.

Intercompany quarterly reconciliation and follow up on invoices not on our end for processing and payment.

WHT, WH Rent and WHVAT accounting for all invoices -both local and foreign.

Foreign supplier payments follow-up

Blocked invoice analysis & timely resolution

External, internal and other regulatory audits support

Payment Execution (Non-Treasury)

Automatic payment runs (local and foreign suppliers)

Manual payments: payroll, customs, imports, taxes, etc

WH Taxes calculation and follow-up, including support to vendors, etc

Support in tracking import VAT recovery

Supporting documentation preparation & archiving

Coordination with banks on payments with collaboration from Treasury.

KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Vendor Invoice Processing & Archiving

Process, scan, route through workflow (WF), and post vendor invoices on PM7 and P38. Weekly, manually check and archive duplicate uploads on PM7 and POE.

Payment Execution & Cash Outflow Management

Prepare bi-weekly and month-end payments, manually clear payments via F-53, and handle intercompany (IC) payment processing, payments, follow-ups, and allocations.

Vendor Account Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution

Conduct quarterly vendor account reconciliations (including intercompany accounts), monthly clearing of unallocated items, and monthly account aging. Resolve billing discrepancies, manage partner disputes, and lead regular feedback meetings.

General Ledger (GL) & System Clearing

Perform weekly Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt (GRIR) clearing (via F.13 automatic and F-03 manual allocation) and manual clearing of vendor accounts via F-44.

Vendor Master Data Management & Procurement Support

Maintain the Vendor Master Database applying 4-eyed principles to onboarding. Support purchasing with Purchase Order (PO) creation, GL accounts, onboarding compliance, and financial advice when engaging suppliers.

Internal System Administration & Technical Support

Monitor Celonis performance reports, perform manual APM PM7 synchronizations, and act as a PM7 key user (resolving issues, training associates on approval workflows, and coordinating with BD).

Credit Card, Expense, & Travel Management

Audit, reconcile, and support onboarding for corporate credit cards and Uber accounts while ensuring strict usage policy compliance.

Compliance, Tax, & Audit Management

Drive tax compliance, coordinate document provision and vendor follow-up on tax issues with regulatory bodies (OBR (Head of Finance), C/TXR (internal Bosch Tax Unit), EY (as tax advisor or any other tax advisor onboard), and support external auditors on AP topics with documentation and reconciliations.

Logistics & Strategic Cross-Department Collaboration

Work closely with Logistics to keep Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) accounts up-to-date, secure customs documentation compliance, and organize cross-functional alignment meetings.

Financial Close, Reporting, & Process Excellence

Prepare accruals (annual/bi-annual), complete year-end closures, and generate assigned payables reports (open/overdue items). Proactively identify inefficiencies to implement process improvements, conduct payment training/sensitization meetings, and act as a proxy or execute other tasks assigned by the Head of Finance.

Qualifications

Professional (Must Haves)

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and financial controls.

Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting.

Knowledge of tax regulations, invoice management, reconciliations, and audit requirements.

Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Experience in invoice processing, payment runs, vendor accounts, and reconciliations.

Experience

Typically, 3–5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Finance.

Proven experience working with large transaction volumes and meeting strict deadlines.

Experience improving processes, implementing controls, or supporting ERP system enhancements.

Exposure to month-end and year-end financial close activities.

Experience working with auditors and handling compliance-related matters.

Personality

Communication

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Professional and diplomatic when dealing with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance staff.

Personal Attributes

Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Results-driven with a commitment to accuracy.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Interpersonal Skills

Team player who collaborates well across departments.

Customer-service mindset when supporting vendors and employees.

Adaptable and open to change, especially in technology and process improvements.

  • Process, scan, route through workflow (WF), and post vendor invoices on PM7 and P38.
  • Weekly, manually check and archive duplicate uploads on PM7 and POE.
  • Prepare bi-weekly and month-end payments, manually clear payments via F-53, and handle intercompany (IC) payment processing, payments, follow-ups, and allocations.
  • Conduct quarterly vendor account reconciliations (including intercompany accounts), monthly clearing of unallocated items, and monthly account aging.
  • Resolve billing discrepancies, manage partner disputes, and lead regular feedback meetings.
  • Perform weekly Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt (GRIR) clearing (via F.13 automatic and F-03 manual allocation) and manual clearing of vendor accounts via F-44.
  • Maintain the Vendor Master Database applying 4-eyed principles to onboarding.
  • Support purchasing with Purchase Order (PO) creation, GL accounts, onboarding compliance, and financial advice when engaging suppliers.
  • Monitor Celonis performance reports, perform manual APM PM7 synchronizations, and act as a PM7 key user (resolving issues, training associates on approval workflows, and coordinating with BD).
  • Audit, reconcile, and support onboarding for corporate credit cards and Uber accounts while ensuring strict usage policy compliance.
  • Drive tax compliance, coordinate document provision and vendor follow-up on tax issues with regulatory bodies (OBR (Head of Finance), C/TXR (internal Bosch Tax Unit), EY (as tax advisor or any other tax advisor onboard), and support external auditors on AP topics with documentation and reconciliations.
  • Work closely with Logistics to keep Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) accounts up-to-date, secure customs documentation compliance, and organize cross-functional alignment meetings.
  • Prepare accruals (annual/bi-annual), complete year-end closures, and generate assigned payables reports (open/overdue items).
  • Proactively identify inefficiencies to implement process improvements, conduct payment training/sensitization meetings, and act as a proxy or execute other tasks assigned by the Head of Finance.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and financial controls.
  • Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting.
  • Knowledge of tax regulations, invoice management, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
  • Experience in invoice processing, payment runs, vendor accounts, and reconciliations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional and diplomatic when dealing with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Results-driven with a commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Team player who collaborates well across departments.
  • Customer-service mindset when supporting vendors and employees.
  • Adaptable and open to change, especially in technology and process improvements.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent are an added advantage.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Payables Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Bosch Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 30 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, active in the fields of Mobility Solutions, Energy and Building Technology, Industrial Technology, and Consumer Goods. Mobility Solutions As the world’s largest independent parts supplier to the automotive industry, we significantly contribute toward making driving ever safer, cle...

Read more about this company

Accounts Payable Operations

Vendor accounting & monthly reconciliation

Ensuring all local invoices have a CUI number, and the name & PIN of Bosch is indicated in the KRA portal for the same.

Intercompany quarterly reconciliation and follow up on invoices not on our end for processing and payment.

WHT, WH Rent and WHVAT accounting for all invoices -both local and foreign.

Foreign supplier payments follow-up

Blocked invoice analysis & timely resolution

External, internal and other regulatory audits support

Payment Execution (Non-Treasury)

Automatic payment runs (local and foreign suppliers)

Manual payments: payroll, customs, imports, taxes, etc

WH Taxes calculation and follow-up, including support to vendors, etc

Support in tracking import VAT recovery

Supporting documentation preparation & archiving

Coordination with banks on payments with collaboration from Treasury.

KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Vendor Invoice Processing & Archiving

Process, scan, route through workflow (WF), and post vendor invoices on PM7 and P38. Weekly, manually check and archive duplicate uploads on PM7 and POE.

Payment Execution & Cash Outflow Management

Prepare bi-weekly and month-end payments, manually clear payments via F-53, and handle intercompany (IC) payment processing, payments, follow-ups, and allocations.

Vendor Account Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution

Conduct quarterly vendor account reconciliations (including intercompany accounts), monthly clearing of unallocated items, and monthly account aging. Resolve billing discrepancies, manage partner disputes, and lead regular feedback meetings.

General Ledger (GL) & System Clearing

Perform weekly Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt (GRIR) clearing (via F.13 automatic and F-03 manual allocation) and manual clearing of vendor accounts via F-44.

Vendor Master Data Management & Procurement Support

Maintain the Vendor Master Database applying 4-eyed principles to onboarding. Support purchasing with Purchase Order (PO) creation, GL accounts, onboarding compliance, and financial advice when engaging suppliers.

Internal System Administration & Technical Support

Monitor Celonis performance reports, perform manual APM PM7 synchronizations, and act as a PM7 key user (resolving issues, training associates on approval workflows, and coordinating with BD).

Credit Card, Expense, & Travel Management

Audit, reconcile, and support onboarding for corporate credit cards and Uber accounts while ensuring strict usage policy compliance.

Compliance, Tax, & Audit Management

Drive tax compliance, coordinate document provision and vendor follow-up on tax issues with regulatory bodies (OBR (Head of Finance), C/TXR (internal Bosch Tax Unit), EY (as tax advisor or any other tax advisor onboard), and support external auditors on AP topics with documentation and reconciliations.

Logistics & Strategic Cross-Department Collaboration

Work closely with Logistics to keep Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) accounts up-to-date, secure customs documentation compliance, and organize cross-functional alignment meetings.

Financial Close, Reporting, & Process Excellence

Prepare accruals (annual/bi-annual), complete year-end closures, and generate assigned payables reports (open/overdue items). Proactively identify inefficiencies to implement process improvements, conduct payment training/sensitization meetings, and act as a proxy or execute other tasks assigned by the Head of Finance.

Qualifications

Professional (Must Haves)

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and financial controls.

Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting.

Knowledge of tax regulations, invoice management, reconciliations, and audit requirements.

Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Experience in invoice processing, payment runs, vendor accounts, and reconciliations.

Experience

Typically, 3–5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Finance.

Proven experience working with large transaction volumes and meeting strict deadlines.

Experience improving processes, implementing controls, or supporting ERP system enhancements.

Exposure to month-end and year-end financial close activities.

Experience working with auditors and handling compliance-related matters.

Personality

Communication

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Professional and diplomatic when dealing with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance staff.

Personal Attributes

Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Results-driven with a commitment to accuracy.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Interpersonal Skills

Team player who collaborates well across departments.

Customer-service mindset when supporting vendors and employees.

Adaptable and open to change, especially in technology and process improvements.

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Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, July 30 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 23-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-07-2026
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