Accounts Clerk

The Accounts Clerk is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of all supplier invoices, payments, and related financial transactions. The role is also responsible for prudent management of documentation and record keeping.

Job Summary: The Accounts Clerk is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of all supplier invoices, payments, and related financial transactions. The role is also responsible for prudent management of documentation and record keeping.

 Reports to:

 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

 Supervision Given to:

 DESIGNATED SUBORDINATES

 Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify invoices and payment requests for accuracy and appropriate approvals.
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets. 
• Performing clerical work and interoffice support duties.
• Review invoices for payment, preparation of cheques, documents for wire transfer payments and drafts.
• Undertake clerical and general administrative function in the department such as, filing of invoices, cheque payment vouchers, receipts, journals, preparation of letters and memorandums. 
• Perform any other related duties as required.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, principles, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of an accounting and payroll software
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to present and analyse financial data. 
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

 Minimum Training and Experience:

•  5 GCE ‘O’ Level or CXC / CSEC passes including Mathematics and English Language.
• CAT Certification / ACCA level I.
• At least 2 years working experience in a Finance / Accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50