Payables Accountant

Short Summary

Payables Accountant with Bosch Group. Accounts Payable Operations Vendor accounting & monthly reconciliation Ensuring all local invoices have a CUI number, and the name & PIN of Bosch is indicated in the KRA portal for the same. Intercompany quarterly reconciliation and follow up on invoices not on our end for processing and payment. WHT, WH Rent and WHVAT accounting for all invoices -both local and foreign. Foreign…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Payables Accountant
• Organization: Bosch Group
• Country / coverage: Kenya
• Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Tenders / Consultancies
• Sector: Information Technology
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-07-23
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Accounts Payable Operations Vendor accounting & monthly reconciliation Ensuring all local invoices have a CUI number, and the name & PIN of Bosch is indicated in the KRA portal for the same. Intercompany quarterly reconciliation and follow up on invoices not on our end for processing and payment. WHT, WH Rent and WHVAT accounting for all invoices -both local and foreign. Foreign supplier payments follow-up Blocked invoice analysis & timely resolution External, internal and other regulatory audits support Payment Execution (Non-Treasury) Automatic payment runs (local and foreign suppliers) Manual payments: payroll, customs, imports, taxes, etc WH Taxes calculation and follow-up, including support to vendors, etc Support in tracking import VAT recovery Supporting documentation preparation & archiving Coordination with banks on payments with collaboration from Treasury. KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Vendor Invoice Processing & Archiving Process, scan, route through workflow (WF), and post vendor invoices on PM7 and P38. Weekly, manually check and archive duplicate uploads on PM7 and POE. Payment Execution & Cash Outflow Management Prepare bi-weekly and month-end payments, manually clear payments via F-53, and handle intercompany (IC) payment processing, payments, follow-ups, and allocations. Vendor Account Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution Conduct quarterly vendor account reconciliations (including intercompany accounts), monthly clearing of unallocated items, and monthly account aging. Resolve billing discrepancies, manage partner disputes, and lead regular feedback meetings. General Ledger (GL) & System Clearing Perform weekly Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt (GRIR) clearing (via F.13 automatic and F-03 manual allocation) and manual clearing of vendor accounts via F-44. Vendor Master Data Management & Procurement Support Maintain the Vendor Master Database applying 4-eyed principles to onboarding. Support purchasing with Purchase Order (PO) creation, GL accounts, onboarding compliance, and financial advice when engaging suppliers. Internal System Administration & Technical Support Monitor Celonis performance reports, perform manual APM PM7 synchronizations, and act as a PM7 key user (resolving issues, training associates on approval workflows, and coordinating with BD). Credit Card, Expense, & Travel Management Audit, reconcile, and support onboarding for corporate credit cards and Uber accounts while ensuring strict usage policy compliance. Compliance, Tax, & Audit Management Drive tax compliance, coordinate document provision and vendor follow-up on tax issues with regulatory bodies (OBR (Head of Finance), C/TXR (internal Bosch Tax Unit), EY (as tax advisor or any other tax advisor onboard), and support external auditors on AP topics with documentation and reconciliations. Logistics & Strategic Cross-Department Collaboration Work closely with Logistics to keep Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) accounts up-to-date, secure customs documentation compliance, and organize cross-functional alignment meetings. Financial Close, Reporting, & Process Excellence Prepare accruals (annual/bi-annual), complete year-end closures, and generate assigned payables reports (open/overdue items). Proactively identify inefficiencies to implement process improvements, conduct payment training/sensitization meetings, and act as a proxy or execute other tasks assigned by the Head of Finance. Professional (Must Haves) Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and financial controls. Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems such as SAP , Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 , or NetSuite . Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting. Knowledge of tax regulations, invoice management, reconciliations, and audit requirements. Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent are an added advantage. Experience in invoice processing, payment runs, vendor accounts, and reconciliations. Experience Typically, 3–5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable…

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Operations Vendor accounting & monthly reconciliation Ensuring all local invoices have a CUI number, and the name & PIN of Bosch is indicated in the KRA portal for the same.
• Intercompany quarterly reconciliation and follow up on invoices not on our end for processing and payment.
• WHT, WH Rent and WHVAT accounting for all invoices -both local and foreign.
• Foreign supplier payments follow-up Blocked invoice analysis & timely resolution External, internal and other regulatory audits support Payment Execution (Non-Treasury) Automatic payment runs (local and foreign suppliers) Manual payments: payroll, customs…
• KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Vendor Invoice Processing & Archiving Process, scan, route through workflow (WF), and post vendor invoices on PM7 and P38.
• Weekly, manually check and archive duplicate uploads on PM7 and POE.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent are an added advantage.
• Experience in invoice processing, payment runs, vendor accounts, and reconciliations.
• Experience Typically, 3–5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable…

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