Vacancy title:
Accounts Payable Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: , Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Afro Exports Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, July 27 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

A hospitality, security, and access solutions company is looking for a talented Accounts Payable Officer to join their team in Nairobi. He/she will be working alongside other talented members in a fast-paced and exciting environment. If you are up for the challenge and excited to be part of a winning team, our Company is a great place to polish and grow your career.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Review supplier invoices for accuracy, tax compliance, and authorization.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve payment queries.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and flag issues for resolution.
• Maintain up-to-date and compliant supplier information (including eTIMS compliance).
• Process monthly payroll, staff advances, and bonuses in coordination with HR.
• Prepare and submit statutory payments.
• Petty Cash Management
• Follow up on KRA Nairobi-related claims or complaints (including compliance issues, refunds, etc.).
• Participate in audits, departmental reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support other department wide accounting functions and fill in during leaves or high-demand periods.
• Perform credit control duties.

Qualifications: 

• CPA Part II or higher.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounts payable, payroll processing, and other accounting functions.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software is an added advantage.
• Experience with CRM systems is an added advantage. 
• Reside in Nairobi, as the company is based in Nairobi.

Skills:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound knowledge of Kenyan Tax, Payroll and Statutory regulations.
• Confidence in managing credit limits, payment terms, and difficult conversations
• Strong reconciliation and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting systems e.g. Xero.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Team-oriented with a flexible, proactive approach.

Our company is an equal employer, we view diversity as a moral imperative and a competitive advantage. We neither discriminate nor charge any fee during the recruitment process.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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