Accounts Receivable/Accounting Officer

The Accounts Receivable/Accounting Officer is expected to have an understanding of accounting principles and procedures and is responsible for analyzing financial information and maintaining appropriate accounting control procedures.

JOB SUMMARY 

The incumbent responsibilities include but are not limited to updating the end of day accounts receivable records, opening new accounts, processing requests for credit approval and verification of information requested by customers. 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect/collate and verify all customer payments from banks and get copies of all cheques, debit//credit payment advices to update customer accounts on a daily basis.
• End of day verification of postings by Collections officers and daily upload of all FAPS and OE Invoices to A/R.
• Reconcile cash accounts daily.
• Verify all bank deposits and input codes for bank reconciliation.
• Open all new accounts, amendments to and reactivation of existing accounts.
• Print/reprint of invoices for Kingston office and branches and also preparation of invoices, debit/credit notes in the Miscellaneous Billing module when required.
• Generate monthly submission of manual invoices for larger customers.
• Remove/Add GCT to customers’ accounts as required.
• Identify issues with transaction processing with XLAR and submit and follow up with XLAR for resolution.
• Prepare projections for monthly cash collection and circulate weekly actual performance vs projection.
• Prepare month end detailed and summary AR Reports.
• Close out accounting period in AR at month end and open up at start of following month.
• Renew NCC registration and TCC update.
• Order and monitor distribution of receipt books and manual invoice books.

 ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accounting and/or Minimum of Level 1 ACCA.
• At least one (1) year in a similar role.
• Familiar with and understanding of application of accounting controls and procedures.
• Demonstrable IT Skills and experiencing with Accounting Software.
• Proficiency in use of Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Strong Interpersonal skills with focus on team and client service.