Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC: Manager – Accounts Payable (AP)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Description:

Safaricom Ethiopia is seeking an experienced finance expert to fill the role of Accounts Payable (AP) Manager. The AP Manager will lead a team, implement processes, and maintain strong internal controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounts payable transactions. The role requires a leader with strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and complete accounts payable transactions, reconcile accounts, and process payments for suppliers in accordance with company policies and International Accounting Standards.
• Prepare payment projections for the treasury team to help with cash flow planning.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers and resolve any reconciling items.
• Manage the employee expense claims process.
• Ensure correct application of taxes on invoices.
• Manage supplier issues from start to finish in a timely manner.
• Reconcile supplier statements and the accounts payable ledger.
• Verify all relevant documents (LPO, invoice, Goods Received Note, etc.) are available and matched before processing payments.
• Ensure accurate and complete schedules are submitted on time for reporting and auditing.
• Lead the month-end closing process and ensure accurate and timely reporting of costs.
• Train and supervise accounts payable team members.
• Prepare, analyze, and summarize financial data to support business operations.
• Deliver timely and accurate reports that satisfy statutory and business requirements.
• Understand tax requirements and process documents to comply with tax laws.

Qualifications:

• A business-related bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in finance with a specialization in financial accounting.
• Working experience in internal and external financial audits.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems such as Sage, Oracle, SUN system, or Hyperion.
• A qualification as an Accountant (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA) is an added advantage.
• Must be self-driven, results-oriented, proactive, and able to work without supervision.
• Demonstrated strong numeric and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Good understanding of local applicable taxes.
• Ability to quickly identify risks and understand accounting implications.

Application Link:

Interested candidates can apply via the following link: https://egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/STEP/jobs/preview/813/?lastSelectedFacet=POSTING_DATES&selectedPostingDatesFacet=30