Jumia Payables Accountant Job in Kenya

Job Description: Payables Accountant 

Jumia is the #1 leader of E-commerce in Africa. Our company is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce. We have already built in France successful companies like Groupon, Zalando, Wimdu, EDarling, and Glossybox… 

We are present in more than 20 countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America and this accumulated experience has allowed us to develop a strong platform, which can support new ventures with both advice and capital on a truly global basis.
 

Jumia has expanded its activities in Kenya. To support our development we are currently looking for outstanding candidates interested in entrepreneurship and e-commerce to join us. 

This is a perfect opportunity to participate in an entrepreneurial adventure that will lead to the future stars of the web universe.
 

Job Description:

• The role of the payables accountant will include performing accounting and clerical tasks related to accounts payable transactions
• Preparing supplier statements for consignment and marketplace suppliers
• Preparing payments to suppliers
• Inputting the correct reporting in the accounting system
• sort, code and match invoices
• set up invoices for payment
• enter and upload invoices into system
• post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• reconcile accounts payable transactions
• maintain vendor files
• assist with month end closing

Qualifications and Experience

• CPA / ACCA qualifications
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in processing payments
• Very Good excel skills
• Knowledge of SAGE  and other accounting software
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly analytical individual with attention to detail

Available immediately

Please send your resume to: joinus-kenya@jumia.com before 30th November. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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