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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION DETAILS

Title: Accounts Officer - Accounts Payable Department: Finance

Reports to: Financial Controller Location: KCE Head Office

Date:

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Ensure timely and accurate provision of Accounts and Finance services for and on
behalf of KCE.

KEY PERFORMANCE
KEY RESULT AREAS CRITICAL TASKS INDICATORS (WHERE
APPLICABLE)

Accounts Undertake Accounts Payable function Invoices are correctly


Payable including payment of Gentrack refunds. paid on the 20th
payment or due date.
Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoices
into F1 system. Supplier issues are
resolved in a timely
Follow up on outstanding approvals. manner.

Statements are
reconciled monthly.

Cheque payments are


minimised.

Sundry Undertake sundry accounts receivable


Accounts function.
Receivable

Fixed Assets Data entry from creditors and maintain fixed Meet monthly deadlines.
assets registers e.g. Disposals.

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Support/Backup Assistance to the other team members as
required.

Assistance Provision of assistance to Financial Controller


on various assignments e.g. audit, budgeting
and other assignments or one off projects.

Journals Prepare General Ledger Journals for approval Monthly processing


by the Financial Controller. timetable.

Cash Provide backup for daily cash management As required.


Management processes.

AUTHORITIES
This position has the following delegated authority:

Nil

Direct Reports (if applicable): Budget Accountability (if applicable):

None None

RELATIONSHIPS
External: Internal:
• Creditors • Chief Executive Officer
• Debtors • Departmental Managers
• All staff

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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Minimum prerequisites that the person requires to be considered for the role.
They must reflect the actual job requirements.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL DESIRED

Education 6th Form Certificate

Qualifications Accounting Papers

Experience Minimum 2 years 5 years accounts


office experience Officer

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
6 - 10 critical requirements in terms of knowledge, skills, abilities or personality attributes required for successful
performance.

COMPETENCY DESCRIPTION
Analytical Skills
Able to analyse information to identify cause and effect and to
help solve problems and effective decision making.

Communication Skills
Writes and speaks clearly and concisely. Have the ability to
convey ideas and seek relevant information from others
effectively.

Conscientiousness
Takes responsibility for ensuring tasks are completed and
requirements are met. Demonstrates high working standards,
reliable and can be trusted to “get the job done”.

Customer Service
Recognises and provides excellent customer service to all
internal and external customers.

Detail Orientation
Careful in recording and checking details and maintains are high
standard of accuracy.

Change Orientation
Open to new approaches and positive about change in the
workplace. Shows flexibility and a willingness to adapt to new
requirements.

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Decision Making
Makes decisions based on available data and exercises good
judgement. Confident making decisions independently where
required.

Initiative
Self-motivated, proactive, identifies opportunities, willing to take
on extra responsibility. Able to work with minimal supervision.

Planning and Organising


Thinks ahead and plans work so requirements are met.
Prioritises and manages time effectively. Well organised and
systematic approach.

Problem Solving
Able to think critically and analyse data/situations. Positive
approach to solving problems on-the-job. “Can do” attitude.
Perseveres to find a workable solution despite difficulties.

Teamwork Willingly pitches in to provide back up and support to other team


members where required. Puts own objectives and tasks aside
if team requirements need to take priority.

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