The
Assistant Accountant – Payables is responsible for supporting the effective
management and administration of the University’s accounts payable function.

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Supervision of the Group payments
function.

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Preparing daily cash reports for the
Bursar and SBU Finance Managers;

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Checking on completeness of receipts
and arithmetic calculations on accounting forms;

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Preparing supplier reconciliations
reports, including supplier control reconciliations

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Processing TT payments

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Liaising with banks for payment of
suppliers;

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Creditors Recoveries and processing
staff clearances;

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Preparing audit schedules and
attending to audit queries;

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Acting as the custodian of University
security items;

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Validating and updating accounts payables
batches;

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Verifying and checking of expenditure
on accounting forms before posting;

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Posting monthly journals and
preparing month-end schedules;

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Attending to stakeholder inquiries;

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Ensuring all other creditors have
contracts and they are being adhered to;

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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.

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A Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
degree or its equivalent;

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Knowledge of Pastel would be a
distinct advantage;

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A thorough understanding of the
Shared Services Model in group operations

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An excellent understanding of the
payables function in group entities.

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Applicants must have at least three (3) years hands on experience in an
accounting environment

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Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and accounting principles.

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Good numerical
and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy.

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Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.