Organisation
Bureau of Standards Jamaica
Reference
VAC-49333
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Accounting & Finance
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
Date Posted
20/04/2024
Expiry Date
13/05/2024
The incumbent will manage the timely liquidation of the Bureau's liabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures and internal accounting.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare weekly payments schedule based on cash discount potential, payment terms, established priorities, customer's request, invoices received, cheque requests received and advice from supervisor/manager
- Update the payables sub-ledger to capture the full extent of liabilities
- Ensure that all necessary supporting source documents are provided before the payment process begins
- Ensure all relevant approvals are given and evidenced on source documents before payment is effected
- Ensure that cheques prepared are attached to source documents and that details are in agreement before certifying.
- Ensure imprinted cheque leaves are properly secured.
- Monitor accounts payable to ensure that there are no long outstanding amounts
- Prepare and analyze management report for chosen division to assess the performance
- Maintain accurate detailed schedules of all staff loan
- Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary ledger with general ledger balance
Minimum Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or Pursuing ACCA Level II
- Computer literate
Experience:
- Three (3) years experience in an Accounting Department as a Payables Officer
- Experience in Supervisory position as an Accounting Officer, Payables
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Working knowledge of PBMA and the FAA Act
- Knowledge of Government Procurement Policy and other regulations
- Good customer service attitude
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting Software
- Good leadership and motivational skills
- Good analytical skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Keen eye for details
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level:
Bachelor's degree
Other
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