Fixed Term - Accounts Payable Officer

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Job Description

This is an entry-level fixed-term role that supports the Accounts Payable function by ensuring supplier invoices are accurately verified, processed, reconciled, and paid on time in accordance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate accounts payable records and ledgers, performing account reconciliations, resolving invoice and payment discrepancies, supporting vendor account management, and helping prevent irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure through compliance with financial controls. The role also supports month-end and year-end close activities, the preparation of management accounts and annual financial statements, and both internal and external audit processes by maintaining complete, accurate, and up-to-date financial records. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, sound system proficiency, and a commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality financial support to internal and external stakeholders.

1. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process Internal payments within SLA e.g. claims, Override commissions, Agent awards, cash advances, premium movements, premium refunds & agents refunds.
• Process supplier payments within the 30-day credit period.
• Ensure accurate processing of intercompany transactions.
• Processing statutory payments e.g. taxes, SHIF, NSSF, PAYE, Regulatory levies and payroll deductions monthly.
• Monthly reconciliation of control accounts & suppliers and resolution of open items.
• Month end closure activities, intercompany journals, expense analysis in liaison with reporting team and open journals management.
• Prepare and provide audit support schedules.
• Timely submission of projected cash out-flow to treasury for funding purposes.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the General Ledger accounts and posting of adjusting entries.
• Reprocessing returned/bounced payments within TAT.
• Achieve Culture engagement scores as per guidelines.
• 48 hours turnaround time for risk event escalations.
• Monthly Balance sheet attestation and validation of TB balances
• Preparation of payables Dashboard report monthly.

2. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong financial and accounting knowledge, with solid understanding of key principles and standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Adaptability to changes in procedures, technology, and organizational policies.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, with a focus on maintaining complete and audit-ready documentation.
• Ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality in handling financial information.

3. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, processes, and financial principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience in the financial services industry

4. QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Relevant experience in the financial services industry.

5. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) EXPECTATION

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring adherence to, implementation of, and adoption of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions-related policies, procedures, and process requirements within Old Mutual and its subsidiaries. This includes execution of customer due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) standards, conducting ongoing and enhanced due diligence, and maintaining data quality. Additionally, the role involves identifying and monitoring potential AML, Sanctions, or Compliance breaches and unusual activities, and escalating these concerns to the Risk and Compliance Office for further action.

 

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Closing Date

03 August 2026 , 23:59

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