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Invoice Controller

BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.


About the Role:

  • The Invoice Controller is responsible for managing the processing and payment of invoices by company disbursement policies and procedures. The role involves verifying the accuracy of billing data, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and maintaining effective communication with vendors and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely and accurate invoice processing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive payment requests and ensure compliance with disbursement policies and procedures. This includes verifying that Payment Request Forms (PRFs) are properly authorized and supported by appropriate documentation.
  • Verify the accuracy of billing data and ensure costs are in line with market rates.
  • Compare invoices against purchase orders and receive documents to confirm the receipt of items ordered or the performance of services.
  • Contact vendors regarding invoice errors, duplication, pricing discrepancies, and other related issues.
  • Monitor the dedicated invoice inbox and distribute invoices to respective employees or departments as necessary.
  • Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments to meet established deadlines.

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in invoice processing, accounts payable, or a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of disbursement policies and procedures.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data verification.
  • Effective communication skills for liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to ensure timely invoice processing.

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