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Accounts Payable Officer

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
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