Accounting Officer
- Recruiter
- Shipping Association of Jamaica
- Location
- Kingston (JM)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 17 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 29 May 2019
- Ref
- 101264
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Job Title : Accounting Officer Department : Finance Job Objective: To assist with maintaining the accounting records and sub-ledgers as directed by the Accountant. To prepare monthly bank reconciliations and analysis of key customer accounts. Qualifications and Experience: ACCA Level 2-3 First Degree in Accounting Certified Accounting Technician designation would be an advantage. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Required skills and attributes: Knowledge of accounting standards, practices and principles. Effective oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to file accurately. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to perform well under pressure. Honest, helpful, meticulous, courteous, co-operative, flexible and professional. Proficiency in the use of computers and relevant applications. Ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times Special Conditions associated with the job: May be required to work outside of normal working hours whenever necessary. Supervision received from: Accountant Operations Manager - Finance Functional relationships: All Department Responsibilities and Duties: To provide quality customer service to customers of the department while executing the job function and assignments. Assist with maintaining the accounting records of the company as directed by the Accountant. Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records and the existence of proper support. Submit reports and analysis for review and sign off by the Accountant, in accordance with the stipulated timeline. Prepare bank reconciliations based on schedule and submit same for review on a timely basis. Assist with maintaining the sub-ledgers and monthly schedules and preparing additional reports for audit purposes. Process cheque requests, ensuring adequate support and approval before processing. Deliver processed cheques to the company representative for signing by bank signatories. Maintain complete and accurate record of cheques disbursed and delivered to the company. Monitor cheque stock and ensure that a reasonable supply is maintained throughout the year. Safeguard all documents retained by the department and ensure proper filing with the relevant supports. Maintain monthly reconciliations and analysis of other key accounts, as assigned. Assist the Accounts Payable Unit when necessary. Understudy other department functions as guided by the cross training schedule. Perform other related or assigned duties. We thank all applicants for their interests; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To see the full job description please click apply.
To see the full job description please click apply.