Query Controller & Invoice Scanning - Serengeti Breweries Limited

Serengeti Breweries Limited is a fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (supply and demand for beer, spirits and soft drinks). It is a subsidiary of East Africa Breweries Limited, the largest business unit in Diageo Africa and the largest listed Company on the NSE in Kenya. 
SBL was incorporated in 1988 but commenced commercial operations in 1996 with one brewery in Dar es Salaam. The company was acquired by EABL in 2010 and has three breweries located in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Moshi. SBL flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager. Other brand portfolios include Tusker Lager, Tusker Lite, Kibo Gold, The Kick, Uhuru Peak, and Senator. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, SBL is also the distributor of several global Diageo international renowned spirit brands such as Johnnie Walker®, Smirnoff Vodka®, Bailey’s Irish Cream ®, Richot®, Bond 7 Whiskey® and Gilbeys Gin®.

Purpose of Role:

• All invoices for SBL are collected and quality checked against a valid PO and vendor code;
• Exceptions identified and reported to the Vendor or escalated to the Procurement team for follow up;
• Tax coding applied;
• Adequate record keeping and supporting audit trail meets compliance and regulatory obligations and embeds the correct process of record management in SBL;
• Reconciliation with Invoice processing team are accurate and timely;
• Scanning of invoices meets tax and PTP Governance requirements;
• Resolution of issues in cooperation with ABSC
• Management of stakeholders

TOP 3-5  Accountabilities

• All original receipts are filed and kept as per the Tanzania and SBL record retention policy;
• Review claims submitted in Concur for compliance with T&E policy;
• Administer cash advances in SAP and monitor claims in Concur; Report on ageing and clearing of cash advances;
• Ensure all cards are toped up and reconcile to the bank statements;
• Monthly report on compliance to CARM and T&E policy;
• Provide necessary education or clarification on T&E process to stakeholders;
• Prepare withholding tax schedule and journal upload for relevant GL account postings;
• Follow up on resolution of identified queries/issues

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree level education or equivalent
• 2-3 years finance or general business experience
• Ability to learn and adapt to a new experience
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Computer literate – knowledge of Ms Excel, SAP added advantage

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