Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist 

Location: Kampala

Summary: The AP Specialist is responsible for all accounts payable functions for the company, including but not limited to processing invoices, cutting checks, reconciling vendor statements, and monthly AP accrual. Generally, support the Accounting department and assist in accurate and timely financial statements.

Responsibilities: Handle the accounts payable responsibilities including but not limited to: (1) three way matching, (2) processing invoices into system including GRN matching, (3) cutting checks to vendors, (4) reviewing payable statements, (5) handling vendor payment inquiries, (6) processing the monthly AP accrual, (7) process and review the expense reports, (8) process and review the credit card statements, (9) Vendor Set Up, (10) ACH / Wire process.

• Prepare AP reports including payments plans, AP and GRN reports, and ad hoc research.
• Reconcile GRN and deposit accounts.
• 1099 Year-end filing process.
• Assist audit process as requested by supervisor.
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
• Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry
• Execute credit card and bank account reconciliation
• Generate purchase orders when necessary
• Obtain and print signatures on all checks
• Assist senior financial officers as needed

Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree in accounting and 2 years of related accounting experience
• *OR
• 4 years of related accounting experience
• Minimum 2 years of related accounting experience in manufacturing environment and Syspro preferred