Settlement Officer
- Recruiter
- Confidential Company
- Location
- Kingston, JM
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 14 Oct 2019
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2019
- Ref
- 108733
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
The Settlement Officer is responsible to accept and account for funds collected from ALL sales personnel on a daily basis while preparing the requisite reconciliations/reports for timely distribution and analysis for our 10 AM - 8 PM shift.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Accept cash and cheques from all route sales personnel on a daily basis.
* Prepare consolidated lodgements for cash and cheques collected daily on shift.
* Audit on a daily basis route salesmen temporary receipt books and manual invoice books preparing the requisite reports.
* Post cash receipt records for route sales collections for Kingston and Montego Bay.
* Prepare route sales Invoice/Batch reconciliation on a daily/weekly basis for the Kingston and Montego Bay operations.
* Apply and clear credit notes deducted by route sales CASH customers.
* Prepare daily/weekly cash shortage report for Kingston and Montego Bay
* Track daily the usage of the route salesmen New Customers' accounts and report accordingly.
* Adhere to procedural manual and guidelines when carrying out duties.
* Assist with updating receipts on customer's accounts during month end close off.
* Observe and ensure observance of all policies and procedures relating to the Credit function.
QUALIFICATIONS
* At least 4 Cape/A'level subjects
* Minimum 5 CXCs/CSECs including Math, Engligh and Accounting
* At least 2-3 years' working in a similar role
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Excellent reconciliation skills
* Excellent Time Management and Customer Service Skills.
* Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office.
* Excellent written and oral communication.
* Ability to apply critical thinking and creativity.
* Detail oriented, pays keen attention to accuracy.
* Must be able to function independently and handle a variety of responsibilities under pressure.
To see the full job description please click apply.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Accept cash and cheques from all route sales personnel on a daily basis.
* Prepare consolidated lodgements for cash and cheques collected daily on shift.
* Audit on a daily basis route salesmen temporary receipt books and manual invoice books preparing the requisite reports.
* Post cash receipt records for route sales collections for Kingston and Montego Bay.
* Prepare route sales Invoice/Batch reconciliation on a daily/weekly basis for the Kingston and Montego Bay operations.
* Apply and clear credit notes deducted by route sales CASH customers.
* Prepare daily/weekly cash shortage report for Kingston and Montego Bay
* Track daily the usage of the route salesmen New Customers' accounts and report accordingly.
* Adhere to procedural manual and guidelines when carrying out duties.
* Assist with updating receipts on customer's accounts during month end close off.
* Observe and ensure observance of all policies and procedures relating to the Credit function.
QUALIFICATIONS
* At least 4 Cape/A'level subjects
* Minimum 5 CXCs/CSECs including Math, Engligh and Accounting
* At least 2-3 years' working in a similar role
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Excellent reconciliation skills
* Excellent Time Management and Customer Service Skills.
* Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office.
* Excellent written and oral communication.
* Ability to apply critical thinking and creativity.
* Detail oriented, pays keen attention to accuracy.
* Must be able to function independently and handle a variety of responsibilities under pressure.
To see the full job description please click apply.