Fixed Term - Accounts Payable Officer

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.Job DescriptionThis is an entry-level fixed-term role that supports the Accounts Payable function by ensuring supplier invoices are accurately verified, processed, reconciled, and paid on time in accordance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate accounts payable records and ledgers, performing account reconciliations, resolving invoice and payment discrepancies, supporting vendor account management, and helping prevent irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure through compliance with financial controls. The role also supports month-end and year-end close activities, the preparation of management accounts and annual financial statements, and both internal and external audit processes by maintaining complete, accurate, and up-to-date financial records. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, sound system proficiency, and a commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality financial support to internal and external stakeholders.1. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESProcess Internal payments within SLA e.g. claims, Override commissions, Agent awards, cash advances, premium movements, premium refunds & agents refunds.Process supplier payments within the 30-day credit period.Ensure accurate processing of intercompany transactions.Processing statutory payments e.g. taxes, SHIF, NSSF, PAYE, Regulatory levies and payroll deductions monthly.Monthly reconciliation of control accounts & suppliers and resolution of open items.Month end closure activities, intercompany journals, expense analysis in liaison with reporting team and open journals management.Prepare and provide audit support schedules.Timely submission of projected cash out-flow to treasury for funding purposes.Ensure integrity...