Accounts Payable Officer

Job description

Silondwa Engineering Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced members of the public for the following vacant position:

ACCOUNT PAYABLE OFFICER  (X1)

Job Purpose

To manage the Accounts Payable function and all the Accounts Payable related processes of the Company by following the established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

Main Duties

Reviews supplier invoices and supporting documents against invoices processing checklist in order to establish completeness and validity of details.
Matches supplier invoices to purchase orders prior to processing to ensure consistency and identify errors/discrepancies/irregularities.
Proactively notify Head, Plant Finance of any irregularity in invoices/bills from third party via the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
Assists in ensuring that all suppliers’ statements of accounts are reconciled to the sub-ledgers before forwarding supplier invoices and supporting documents for payments processing.
Responds to supplier enquires regarding payment processing.
Ensures suppliers’ sub-ledger accounts are prepared and reconciled to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
Provides inputs into the review of existing invoice processing policies and procedures.
Maintains ageing report of debt and outstanding payments to suppliers
Maintains an accurate and up to date record of all invoices received from suppliers/vendors.
Maintains a comprehensive record of all approved invoices, bills and payment supports.
Receives staff advances requests, carries out initial review and forwards them to the Head, Plant Finance for further verification and approval.
Receives Staff advance retirements and maintains complete documentation of all transactions.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and Work Experience

Full Grade 12 School certificate
Minimum of bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics
Relevant, Recognized and Accredited Professional Accounting Qualification
Minimum of Three (3) years progressive and relevant experience
Hands on experience in ERP system, preferably SAP.

Applications accompanied with CVs, copies of certificates and verifiable references should be addressed not later than 30th May 2025 to:

The Human Resource Manager

Silondwa Engineering Limited

P.O. Box 72463

NDOLA

Email : silondwaltd1@yahoo.com or ilungalukavu@gmail.com

NB.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.