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Accounts Payable Officer (FMG/AT 2) - Regional Office

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Organisation
North East Regional Health Authority, Jamaica
Reference
VAC-51801
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Accounting & Finance
Location
St. Ann
Salary & Benefits
$1,711,060 € $2,301,186 per annum
Date Posted
21/08/2024
Expiry Date
30/08/2024
Reporting to the Manager, Payables, the incumbent is responsible for the completion of assigned duties of the payables department as well as providing any needed administrative support.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Five (5) GCE/CXC subjects including Mathematics or Accounts 

OR

  • Certificate in Government Accounting (Module 1) 

OR

  • Certificate/Diploma in Accounting from a recognized business school 

 

Specific Knowledge Required:

  • Knowledge of financial analysis and internal control procedures 
  • Knowledge of the Financial Instructions of the FAA Act. 
  • Good analytical skills and sound judgement 
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 

 

Key Responsibilities will include but not limited:

  • Receiving, recording and sorting by priority, accounting documents received from the Procurement Department and Facilities. 
  • Prepare payment vouchers where required, ensuring they are accurate, properly coded and authorized for payment. 
  • Enter invoices which are attached to payment vouchers, ensuring adequate details on invoices are noted in long or short description and notepad. 
  • Keep a track record of CODs payments to ensure invoices are received within one month or 20 workings days after payment. 
  • Return quotes on receipt of invoices, enter invoice on Accounting Software 
  • Select on a weekly basis or as instructed payment vouchers, batch as required and submit for payment. 
  • File paid vouchers and label binders accurately. 
  • Assist with the reconciliation of suppliers’ accounts. 
  • Entering of NCB Manual cheques on the Accounting Software 
  • Dispatch cheques to suppliers. 
  • Preparing batches for online payments including Bulk Orders 

 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

 


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