To support the timely disbursement of payables and obligations such as creditors’ accounts and taxes by receiving accurate documents and checking their accuracy and approval.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies that all source documents are original, correct and the amounts are true liabilities of the company

• Verifies petty cash payments and forwards them for approval to the concerned authorities.

• Confirms that all proper documents are attached with payment requests before preparing payments.

• Reviews the prepared payroll at the end of every month and report to the immediate supervisor. 

• Ensure the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing, and tax purposes.

• Assist the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and other management need driven reports.

•  Responsible for the timely settlement, in consultation with immediate supervisor, of payroll tax, pension, staff provident fund and other obligations.

• Ensures that the necessary format and documentation is used before and after payment is effected.

• Reviews and monitors accounts to ensure payments are up to date.

• Reviews, checks, and verifies the supporting documents for payment request and prepares cheque for signature by signatories. 

• Closes monthly reports and prepares periodic financial reports upon request.

• Codes expenses with correct budget line account.

• Makes sure that all relevant, cheques, payment approval, and other source documents are kept safely

• Protects the business against unintentional overpayment.

• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Skills

• BSc/BA or MSc/MA Degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Management, Business Management, or related fields.  

Experience

• 5 years for BSc/BA 

• 3 years for MSc/MA

Skills:

• Familiarity with tax law and regulations.

• Time management skills.Good communication and presentation skills.

• Well organized and ability to act in a professional and ethical manner.

• Detail analytical and interpretation skills of financial data

• Competency in computer applications, email, and Microsoft offices.

• Knowledge of accounting software/Peachtree accounting software.

How to Apply

• Submit your detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter via email: hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject line of “Senior Payment Accountant''