Senior Accounting Clerk

We're hiring a Senior Accounting Clerk

The Snr. Accounting Clerk will be required to perform a variety of accounting tasks, specifically in relation to record keeping, account payable function, preparation of relevant reports and financial analysis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payables, accounts receivable and general ledger entries
• Processing and verifying financial transactions such as invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations.

      Manage accounts payable transactions to include:

1. Reconciling invoices to GRV, P.O. and Suppliers
2. Recording and file all invoices and credit notes including electronic filing.
3. Ensure all invoices are settled in a timely manner subject to cash flow.
4. Prepare weekly payment schedule.
5. Prepare payment vouchers for approval before payments are made, making payment to suppliers.
6. Post all payments.
7. Reconcile supplier’s statement on a monthly basis.

• Issuing daily Bank Reports
• Prepare monthly payables listing.
• Processing Online Banking Transactions
• Prepare General Ledger journals
• Reconcile General Ledger Payables accounts using Accounts Payables Module
• Prepare audit schedules as requested
• Analyzing financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues as well as providing insights to supervisors and/or auditors
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies or errors in financial records
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Communicating with customers, suppliers or other parties regarding financial matters
• Contributing to the development and improvement of accounting procedures and systems
• Assist in scheduled stock count exercises
• Any other duties assigned by your Supervisor/Manager.

            Job Specification & Experience:

• ACCA Level 11, Degree in Accounting or related field 
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a related position.              
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP.
• Knowledge of Jamaican tax laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications