Accounting Assistant (Payables)
- Recruiter
- CUNA Caribbean Insurance Society Ltd
- Location
- Port of Spain (TT)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 08 Nov 2024
- Closes
- 08 Dec 2024
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice, Banking and financial services, Insurance, Management consultancy, Property and construction, Public sector
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry level
CUNA Caribbean Insurance is a member of TruStage® Insurance based in Wisconsin, USA. With over 80 years of market insights and an asset base of USD 20 billion, we provide affordable insurance solutions to millions of people in the Caribbean. Our dedicated team services 12 territories across the region, offering products that add value to our customers' lives.
About the role:
This full-time Accounting Assistant (Payables) role is based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. As an Accounting Assistant (Payables), you will be responsible for managing accounts payable tasks, processing invoices, reconciling payments, and supporting financial operations within the company's policies and procedures.
Accountabilities:
- Process payments to vendors and credit unions by scheduling and preparing vouchers, cheques, transfers, ACH’s or any other relevant modes of payment as requested or prepared.
- Prepare control sheets for all payments.
- Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
- Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
- Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Code data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
- Prepare monthly accruals JVs for expenses; standard JVs when required.
- Responsible for preparation of assigned General ledger schedules and lead sheets.
- Complete disbursement processing and reconciliations for refunds and claims payments made.
- Ensure unsent disbursement listings are accounted for and cleared in a timely manner.
Education, Knowledge, Experience & Skill Requirements
- Level 1 ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and basic accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities