Accounting Officer- Payables

The Real Estate Board invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following post:

Accounting Officer-Payables (Level 6)

Period of Employment – (Three-Year Contract) – Vacant Post

Salary Range: $2,803,771.00– $3,770,760.00 per annum

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Chief Accountant, the Accounting Officer – Payables, is responsible for ensuring the proper identification, checking, posting and payment of all accounts payable within the period to which they relate within the operation of the entity. 

Key Outputs

• Claims/charges booked
• Bills/claims/vouchers checked
• Cyclical payment records maintained
• Payments classified
• Petty cash impress maintained
• GCT Certificates prepared
• Responses to Audits drafted
• Annual/Quarterly/Monthly Reports prepared 

Key Responsibility Areas:

 Technical/ Professional Responsibilities

Payments

• Classifies payments according to fixed assets, stock, expenses, advances and settlement of liabilities.
• Checks in detail all invoices, bills, claims, statements and like documents; prepares vouchers for payment.
• Maintains record of all cyclical payments as well as routine or ongoing contractual obligations (e.g. utilities, janitorial services, security services, consultancy services, travel claims).
• Monitors that invoices, bills and associated payment documents are received for all known cyclical and contractual obligations and these are booked in accounts payable.
• Books valid bills claims and vouchers as accounts payable within the period to which they relate and pay promptly.
• Prepare purchase orders.
• Posts and balances Accounts Payable Ledger daily.
• Reviews and analyses accounts to prepare Audit Schedules.
• Maintains Petty Cash Impress; authorizes payments and ensures timely reimbursement.
• Checks and prepares GCT certificates.
• Liaises with the Chief Accountant and other managers regarding any new service or acquisition of any goods, stores or assets, which has or will give rise to a liability on the part of the REAJ.

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences relevant to the functions of the post, as required.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports as requested.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Performance Standards:

• Claims/charges booked based on standards for validity.
• Bills/claims/vouchers checked and submitted for payments within the stipulated timeframe.
• Cyclical payment records are maintained according to established records management and accounting principles.
• Payments classified according to standards for classification.
• Audit responses drafted within agreed timeframe.
• Annual/Quarterly/Monthly Reports prepared within agreed timeframe and format.

Required Competencies:

Core

• Excellent analytical and judgment skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good planning & organizing skills
• Ability to cope well under pressure and meet deadlines

Technical

• Experience in GOJ accounting principles, specifically payments and accounts payable systems.
• Sound Arithmetic and Accounting Skills.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Computing Application. 
• Working knowledge of the FAA Act.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Management Studies/Business Administration or related discipline with accounting specialization.
• At least one (1) years’ experience in a related field.

OR

• AAT Level 2 or any equivalent Accounting/Management professional qualification.

OR

• MIND Government Accounting Level 2.

PLUS

• At least two (2) years’ experience in a related field.

Working Conditions:

Typical office working conditions. May be required to work long periods outside of usual working hours.

Application and Deadline:

Applications should be made online no later than Friday, June 15, 2026, via https://rebcsc.bamboohr.com/jobs 

Applications should be made to:

Manager, Human Resource Management

Real Estate Board

24 Trafalgar Road

Kingston 10

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.