Accounts Payable: Sr. Accountant

The Senior Accountant – Accounts Payable will ensure accurate financial statements and manage payments while adhering to company policies and International Accounting Standards.

Responsibilities

About Us

At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In under four years, we have grown to serve over 10 million customers, with our network now reaching 55% of Ethiopia’s population – a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.

Guided by core values such as customer obsession, innovation, integrity, and getting it done together, we are building a workplace that is dynamic, inclusive, and empowering. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That’s why, for two consecutive years, we have proudly get earned the Top Employer Award – in recognition for our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment to people.

Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team that is shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future

Role purpose:

Reporting to the Manager – Accounts Payable (AP), the role holder will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounts payable transactions in the financial statements, reconciliation and processing payments for the suppliers and maintenance of the creditors’ ledger in accordance with Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC policies and International Accounting Standards

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Prepare and share payment projections with the treasury team by WD2 to facilitate cash-flow planning.
• Ensure timely payment to suppliers as per contract payment terms with nil reconciling items.
• Follow up payment approval and successful transfer of funds to bank. Share the Remittance advice with all suppliers.
• Ensure the correction of taxes on invoices as applicable.
• End-to-end and timely management of supplier issues.
• Ensure the availability and matching of all relevant documents (LPO, invoice, Goods Received Note/ Engineer’s certificate/ Service delivery confirmation, Contract, Quality Control report) before processing documents for payments.
• Validate all invoices within 24 hours. Receipt of all goods/services is confirmed before payments are made, Nil double payment of invoices. Nil invoice without PO.
• Ensure accurate and complete schedules are submitted on time for reporting and auditing. Implement and resolve all matters raised from the audit as per the set dates.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of costs as per the reporting timetable.
• Perform any other duty as assigned.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Attention to Detail
• Accounting Knowledge
• Time Management
• Knowledge of Payment Terms and Vendor Relations
• Problem-Solving Skills

Qualifications

Must have technical/professional qualifications:

• A graduate with a relevant degree in technical, business and accounting fields from a recognized university.
• 2 Years’ work experience in a similar role
• Preferably a Qualified Accountant with a CPA

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance