Accounts Payable Accountant- Real Estate

People & Partners Group is a Human Resources Management firm that provides a comprehensive range of HR Solutions with diverse industry consultants and experts from highend to very technical industries and fast clientele growth across Africa the Middle East as well as in the US the UK and India including the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale innovation and speed to market supporting talent acquisition retention and business growth initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all petty cash transactions by posting them into the accounting system daily.
  
• Follow up on receiving copies of invoices and/or related payment vouchers for each cash transaction daily.
  
• Check verify and confirm beginning and ending cash balances daily.
  
• Perform physical cash count checks at sites.
  
• Collect original invoices and/or related payment vouchers for each cash transaction weekly.
  
• Submit documents related to material purchases to the material handler accountant for registering purchase orders invoices and material stock vouchers.
  
• Close petty cash provisions/advances against invoices or site payment vouchers.
  
• Report weekly common site expenses for each site including medical expenses fuel maintenance and repair office expenses printing and stationary electricity and water transport diesel cleaning materials workmanship gifts and donations cutleries penalties and fines.
  
• Assist in preparing weekly wages for assigned sites by computing wages using verified time sheets.
  
• Conduct monthly intercompany reconciliation between affiliates.
  
• Communicate with vendors to address inquiries discrepancies and payment issues.
  
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and manage vendor accounts.
  
• Handle vendor statements and reconcile monthly vendor statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for.
  
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all accounts payable transactions.
  
• Assist in monthend and yearend closing processes.
  
• Prepare and maintain accounts payable reports and summaries
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and accounting standards.
  
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
  
• Identify and implement improvements to the accounts payable process to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  

Requirements

• A Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Finance Accounting or Audit studies is required.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Accounts payable position or a related accounting role.
  
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. SAP QuickBooks Oracle) is preferred.
  
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  
• Excellent attention to detail.
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.