Accounts Payable Accountant Job Vacancy at Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, Shinyanga June 2026

Accounts Payable Accountant Job Description Accounts Payable Accountant Position Description Bulyanhulu Gold Mineis seeking to recruita Accounts Payable Accountantto join and grow our team. The role aims at providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organization. Their role is to complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. A typical Accounts Payable job description also highlights the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner, supporting the Financial Controller in recording, retrieving and reporting financial transactions. This includes maintaining financial records, processing payments, cash handling, petty cash management, account reconciliations and preparation of financial reports.and to demonstrate a high concern for health, safety and environment to meet the short term goals. Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by: Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity Exhibiting a Results-Drivenapproach Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy Taking Responsibility and being Accountable Committing to Zero Harm Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships If you’re ready to contribute to ourworld-class teamwhile embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce. Responsibilities: Ability to accurately process supplier invoices in SAP through three-way matching, tax code validation, discrepancy resolution, and proper document management. Perform thoroughly vendor/supplier statement reconciliations Resolve finance-related queries. Manage and maintain petty cash system. Process and reconcile petty cash accounts. Match purchase orders and service contract details to invoices. Ensure Purchase order, entry sheet and invoice authorization processes are applied correctly. Ensure timely payment of invoices. Responsible for preparing accurate payment commitments by reviewing approved invoices, validating due dates and payment terms, and ensuring correct allocation in SAP to support timely and controlled supplier payments. Deal with supplier queries. Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc. Maintaining historical records Responsible for close monitoring and control of AP ledger balances by reconciling AP GL accounts (including down payments, GR/IR, and MIT) in SAP, analyzing aging reports, preparing monthly reconciliations, and ensuring timely resolution of all open balances. Continuing to improve the payment process Zero involvement in an incident or accident, those occurred are reported to Supervisor within the shift At least 4 Safety Interactions to be completed each week Carry out housekeeping activities at the start and end of every shift No report from peers that you do not add value to their work Zero complaints from customers about your service Responsible for managing the AP generic email inbox by monitoring incoming queries, responding to vendor and internal requests, routing issues to relevant teams, and ensuring timely and accurate resolution of all. Ensure full compliance with Accounts Payable procedures and SOPs in accurately verifying and processing payments while maintaining strong control and adherence to company policies. Ensure all requested prepayments are properly reviewed and approved in line with company policies and processed timely and accurately through the designated general prepaid account each month. Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements Facilitate timely payment of due invoices by monitoring outstanding items, communicating and sending pending invoices to end-user departments for validation and approval, and following up to ensure processing within agreed payment terms. Understand expense accounts and cost centers Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes Participate in internal and external audits by preparing and providing required AP documentation, supporting reconciliations, ensuring compliance with policies and controls, and addressing audit queries in a timely and accurate manner. Work collaboratively with the AP Supervisor by carrying out assigned tasks, providing regular updates on progress, and ensuring responsibilities are completed accurately and in line with departmental objectives and deadlines Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are an added advantage Advanced MS Excel Experience and Skills Requirements: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or Finance-related roles Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems Experience in handling high-volume transactions within a structured finance environment Experience in month-end closing activities, reconciliations, and audit support Experience of managing a varied workload. Experience of managing a purchase ledger, petty cash system and sales ledger. Demonstrable experience of maintaining attention to detail whilst working under pressure Meeting strict deadlines. Proven track record of diplomacy and working effectively with a wide range of people. Understanding of accounting principles, procedures and processes(accruals, prepayments, liabilities)Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes (invoice processing, payments, reconciliations)Knowledge of 3-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice)Strong IT skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, demonstrating confidence in data handling, reporting, and professional communication Demonstrated proficiency in SAP similar ERP systems with strong capability in transaction processing, reporting, and financial controls Fam (Continued — see the full advert via the application link above.)