Account Payable Administrator at Coca-Cola Kwanza

Company: Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Company Group: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA)
Reference Number: CCB260827-9
Job Category: Finance and Procurement
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing Date: 4th September 2026

Job Overview

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for an Account Payable Administrator to join the Finance team at CCBA. The role will report to the Team Leader, Account Payable.

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue and the largest on the African continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume.

With over 14,000 employees in Africa, CCBA serves more than 800,000 customers with a host of international and local brands. The CCBA Group operates across 14 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

Key Purpose

To efficiently and accurately manage the company’s accounts payable process by ensuring timely processing, verification, recording, and settlement of supplier invoices and payments, while maintaining compliance with company policies, financial controls, and statutory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently handle routine administrative tasks and maintain organized records.
• Prepare and review creditor reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately accounted for.
• Compile and reconcile monthly creditors aging reports and GRIR files to maintain up-to-date records.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to blocked invoices to ensure timely processing.
• Provide necessary documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Verify that purchase order and invoice dates match to maintain accurate records.
• Manage and clear Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GRIR) discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Address and resolve ZMIR 6 discrepancies and related queries to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Address and resolve supplier queries promptly to maintain good supplier relationships and ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate effectively with vendors to address issues and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Coordinate with Genpact, Iron Mountain, and Procurement Support to resolve issues and support procurement processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP and accounting systems is required.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Accounting, or a related finance function.
• Experience within a large, fast-paced FMCG or multinational environment is preferred.
• Proven experience in invoice processing, supplier account reconciliation, payment processing, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems and managing high volumes of financial transactions.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements, and audit processes.
• Experience engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related queries.
• Experience working in an environment with strong governance, controls, and segregation of duties is an added advantage.

Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of Accounts Payable processes, accounting principles, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good problem-solving and reconciliation skills, particularly when resolving invoice and supplier discrepancies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability when handling financial information.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, performance-driven FMCG environment.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to operational excellence.

Application Information

The closing date for applications is 4th September 2026.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

Only applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be accepted.