Accounts Payable Specialist at Elsewedy Electric – August 2026

Accounts Payable Specialist at Elsewedy Electric – August 2026
Position: Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Details
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Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
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Reports To: Accounts Section Head
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Department: Finance
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Function: Support
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Band: Professional
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Grade: P3
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Direct/Total Reports: 0
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Budget Oversight: CAPEX & OPEX
Job Purpose
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for facilitating timely payments to various stakeholders, including suppliers, within agreed-upon terms. Key duties include checking and verifying that all invoices are accompanied by proper supporting documentation, reconciling invoices, and accurately verifying and recording expenses.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable & Processing
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Collect and process all invoices for payment after obtaining appropriate purchase orders and authorizations.
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Prepare scheduled payment lists and ensure payments are approved prior to processing payment orders.
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Timely process down-payment applications received from the supply chain.
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Follow up on and settle supplier advance payments.
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Maintain compliance with daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regarding invoice processing volume and query resolution.
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Ensure all allocated invoices are captured before the month-end cut-off date.
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Ensure correct account coding on invoices before system booking to minimize misbooking of operating (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) expenses.
2. Reconciliation & Reporting
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Perform monthly supplier account reconciliations and monthly reviews of supplier balances.
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Conduct monthly evaluations of accounts payable balances.
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Review long-outstanding invoices in the ledger and advise the department head on prioritization for clearance.
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Prepare down-payment age analysis, supplier aging, and other AP reports for department head review and action.
3. Vendor & Data Management
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Define suppliers in the system and maintain proper records of supplier documents and information.
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Maintain an effective filing and reference system to support finance department administration.
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Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment) Responsibilities
Elsewedy Electric requires active commitment to, and accountability for, QHSE from all employees. Responsibilities include:
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Protecting and striving for the continuous improvement of health, safety, and security.
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Eliminating quality non-conformance and HSE accidents.
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Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, standards, and protocols.
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Supporting line management in managing HSE incidents and corrective/preventive actions.
Working Relationships
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Internal: All departments
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External: Partners & Suppliers
Job Requirements
Experience & Education
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Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years required (3 years preferred).
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Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a relevant discipline.
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Professional Certificates: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an added advantage.
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Language Proficiency: Fluent in English.
Skills & Abilities
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Good communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
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Strong self-motivation, ambition, self-awareness, and concern for others.
Core Competencies
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Cooperation & Collaboration: Advanced
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Customer Intelligence: Advanced
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Excellence in Delivering Results: Advanced
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Accountability: Advanced
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Communication & Influencing: Advanced
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via email:
Deadline: 06th September 2026
- Total Jobs 54 Jobs
- Location Tanzania
