Accounting Clerk

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for executing major administrative accounting functions such as accounting payables and receivables, as well as, cashiering duties.

ACCOUNTING CLERK

GARMEX ACADEMY

76 MARCUS GARVEY DRIVE

KINGSTON 13

 The Accounting Clerk is responsible for executing major administrative accounting functions such as accounting payables and receivables, as well as, cashiering duties. In so doing, it services external customers (suppliers and stakeholders). Its functions are essentially the preparation of documentation and records to support a wide range of transactions including: receipts, bank lodgments, disbursements, receivable reports and accrual reports

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

ü  NVQ-J Level 2 Certification of AAT level 1 Certification or equivalent

 ü  At least two (2) year’s relevant work experience in a comparable business/work environment such as an audit firm, financial institution or a commercial entity where these are practiced: accounts receivables and payables, preparation of monthly financial reports, purchasing and stock control

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ü  Good knowledge of Financial and Accounting Principles and Practices

ü  Knowledge of Stocktaking/Inventory control

ü  Accounting and Numeracy skills

 KEY DUTIES:

ü  Receive payments from clients; prepare and issue receipts

ü  Balance daily receipts and prepares bank lodgment as directed

ü  Disburse petty cash, balances and requests reimbursement of float as required

ü  Check and verify claims submitted for payment, prepare and submit report within established timeframe

ü  Sort receipts into cost centers and enters information on automated accounting system

ü  Check and enter invoices received on automated accounting system

ü  Prepare and distribute statements to clients and follow-up to ensure timely receipt of payment

ü  Prepare monthly receivables report and submit to the Accountant for analysis

ü  Assist with the maintenance of fixed assets inventory and participates in stocktaking as required

ü  Prepare monthly accrual report

ü  Liaising with Administrative Officer or suppliers to arrange pick up of items

ü  Monitoring activities of SL/TOP Trainee

ü  Prepare progress monthly report on payables and submit to Chief Accountant for analysis

ü  Assist in the procurement of goods and services

ü  Balance and reconcile daily receipts

ü  Preparation of reimbursement and disbursement of petty cash

ü  Batching and sorting of cheques

ü  Reconciling customers and suppliers’ accounts

ü  Preparation of customer deposits and prepaid expenses reports for presentation to responsible officers

ü  Enter and monitor salary deductions for internal customers

All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letter, must be addressed to:

 THE DIRECTOR

 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVLOPMENT

THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5

 ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

The HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Agency of the Office of the Prime Minister, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans