Accounts Assistant - Receivables

GODDARD CATERING GROUP (JAMAICA) LIMITED, is a member of the GCG Group which operates in 21 locations across the Caribbean and Latin America.  We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented individual to fill the role of Accounts Assistant - Receivables in our Montego Bay location.

The Position:

The Accounts Assistant - Receivables will report to the Finance Analyst.

Job Overview

The Accounts Assistant - Receivables position involves assisting in the management of the Accounts Receivable portfolio and providing support to the general accounting function for timely financial statement completion. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business Administration or a Diploma in Accounting, along with a minimum of two years of work experience. Required skills and attributes include knowledge of accounting principles, effective communication (written and oral), proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and a high level of confidentiality, reliability, and responsibility.

The selected candidate would be responsible for ensuring that:

• Receipts (including Telegraphic Transfers and EDC), invoices and credit notes for all locations are entered and posted within 3 working days after the 10th and 20th of each month, and after the end of the month.
• GCT withholding certificate adjustments and exchange gain/loss adjustments are updated.
• Receivables sub-ledger agrees to the general ledger within 3 days after the month end.
• Monthly customer statements are prepared and dispatched by the 4th working day after all postings to accounts receivable summary are printed and approved.
• Customer queries and requests for statements are responded to within 1 working day.
• Short payments are investigated, and corrective action initiated weekly.
• Journals are prepared when necessary.
• Exception reports are prepared for Management as requested.

Qualification & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business Administration, or a Diploma in Accounting from a reputable tertiary institution.

• A minimum two (2) years working experience.

• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.