PURCHASING ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Bata Kenya Pic is a world class manufacturer and retailer of high-quality footwear. Bata’s pioneering decentralized manufacturing strategy which includes semi-autonomous regional facility enables the firm to swiftly respond to market changes and exploit new development prospects.

We are seeking a high skilled and motivated Accounts to join our dynamic team. If you have passion for ensuring smooth operations of finance department, implementing effective solutions and contributing to overall success of a growing organization, we are looking for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  1. Fully responsible for Purchasing accounting.
  2. To book debit notes, controlling invoices, variance and ad hoc reports.
  3. Ensure timely completion of booking and all documents are verified by the supply chain controller.
  4. To ensure accuracy and timely posting.
  5. Keep details (Inventories) and control accounts.
  6. Reconcile ledger stock balances against physical stock balances.
  7. Monitor all expenses and imperfection accounts and prepare a monthly variance report.
  8. Monitor un-booked invoices and ensure invoices are timely returned to accounts department for booking on a timely basis.
  9. Reconciliation of physical inventory and system ledger balances and advising management of the same.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance and or Accounting with CPA (K).

2. Good understanding of accounting concepts, transactions and internal controls procedures.

3. Prior experience as a Procurement Accountant will be an added advantage.

4. Self-motivated, a team player with an ability to work independently in a high volume fast paced environment with attention to details.

5. 3-5 years working as an accountant with atleast 2 in a similar role.

6. Advanced proficiency in Excel.

7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

If you are interested and you meet the above minimum requirements, submit your application letter and CV to [email protected] on or before 23th September 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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