Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania,
Department: Accounting and Finance
Type: Full TimeMin. Experience: Mid Level
The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for activities and operations in the accounts payable function for the Group. Analyses invoices and expense reports for accuracy and eligibility for payment. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate financial records and control reports. Prepares accounts payable register and related reports in a timely manner. Supervises team and contributes to the development of processes and procedures.
Accountabilities & Responsibility Areas
• Set objectives for the accounts payable & procurement team that align with the accounting department’s goals
• Monitor processing of accounts payable invoices for proper authorization and precision
• Ensure payment of invoices based on Group’s priorities and agreed contractual payment terms
• Conduct vendor evaluations
• Negotiate with vendors better payment terms, and handle issues when supply is stopped.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc forecasting reports
• Organize records of invoices, bills and deposits
• Setup and conduct vendor ageing status calls throughout the group on a weekly basis
• Ensure high-quality AP invoicing and payment procedures that comply with the law
• Support Accounts payables officers on a daily basis and train new team members
• Ensure all team members follow the accounting principles
• Stay updated on industry and legislative changes
• Support the department heads in any required issues or tasks.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.
• Proven work experience as an Accounts Payables Manager or Supervisor (at least 3 years’ experience).
• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Familiarity with advanced formulas in MS Excel
Essential Skills:
• Proactive, confident, assertive, to have team management and negotiation skills
• Strong people management skills - ensure deliverables required by others to complete tasks are provided.
• Trustworthiness, to have a strong sense of integrity
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines to ensure work is completed within time.
• Clear communication skills ensuring flow of clear, timely and candid information.
• Independent worker - able to work well with minimal supervision and have a problem-solving attitude.
• Computer Literacy to effectively operate and manipulate online management systems.
• Faultless administration skills ensuring accurate and efficient procedures.
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