Accounts Payable Manager

  • Full-time
  • Job-Category: Finance
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Schedule: Full-Time

Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Main Duties:

1. Invoice Processing & Payment Management

  • Receive, review, and verify invoices and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with hotel policies.
  • Ensure proper authorization and approval of invoices before processing payments.
  • Process invoices in the accounting system, ensuring correct coding and cost allocation.
  • Schedule and prepare supplier payments (cheques, bank transfers, and mobile payments) in line with agreed payment terms.
  • Ensure timely and accurate posting of payments and reconciling any discrepancies.

2. Vendor & Reconciliation Management

  • Maintain an up-to-date database of hotel vendors and suppliers.
  • Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in coordination with suppliers.
  • Monitor aging payables and ensure payments are made on time while optimizing cash flow.
  • Handle supplier inquiries and disputes professionally to maintain good business relationships.

3. Compliance & Taxation

 

  • Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws, including VAT, withholding tax (WHT), and other statutory deductions.
  • Prepare and submit tax reports and certificates for supplier withholding taxes where applicable.
  • Maintain complete and accurate financial documentation in accordance with audit and regulatory requirements.

4. Expense Control & Reporting

  • Assist in preparing monthly accounts payable reports, including accruals and payment forecasts.
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to monitor and control costs related to supplier payments.
  • Support audits by providing necessary accounts payable documentation and reconciliations.

5. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

  • Adhere to financial policies and procedures to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement.
  • Implement and maintain best practices to improve accounts payable processes and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with procurement, receiving, and finance teams to ensure proper matching of purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.

6. Others:

Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of any and all reporting and analysis requirements regardless of reporting frequency including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc. This includes postings of vouchers.

  • Ensure information presented in all reports is accurate and reflective of actual business transactions.
  • Provide a summary of the ageing report required by various people in the Accounting and Control Department to prepare monthly reports.
  • To understand Accor objectives in managing Account Payable Function so as to provide an effective system to track Accounts Payable for effective Cash Flow management
  • To prepare payments and submit them, with their supports attached, for final approval and signatures by the Director of Finance and General Manager.

Qualifications

 

  • To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag.
  • To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and department appearance standards.
  • To provide friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.
  • To maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.
  • To read and understand the hotel’s Handbook and to adhere to the hotel’s rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
  • To comply with local legislation as required.
  • To respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the needs of the hotel.
  • To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs.
  • To attend training and meetings as and when required.

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

  • Frequent sitting and walking throughout shift
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