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Job vacancy Accounts Payable Officer
Announced
21 April, 2024
Job Type
Employee
Job Status
Full Time
Job Title
Accounts Payable Officer
Job Location
Kingston
Job Presentation
OrganisationBureau of Standards Jamaica ReferenceVAC-49333Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesAccounting & FinanceLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits Date Posted20/04/2024Expiry Date13/05/2024The 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
Valid Till
21 Jul, 2024 (78 days left)
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