Finance Officers (Contract - Payables and Receivables Clerks)

Summary 
To document accurate accounting data through consistent application of procedures/practices in accordance with internal and client standards and corporate policy and procedures, ensuring timely and accurate information is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares relevant documentation and processes all sales invoices

• Enters and applies receipts from customers to relevant customer account ensuring proper application as per remittance advice

• Liaise with customers to ensure timely collection of receipts and maintain good customer relations

• Consolidate and process all canteen sales receipts at month end

• Prepares Local Receivables Management report for weekly Credit Committee meetings

• Update weekly Cluster Level AR Management Report with narratives

• Generate and track delinquent customer collection letters and escalations as per Group policy

• Update bank tracker daily with transactions posted by the bank

• Prepares all periodic and adhoc reports within agreed quality and delivery standards, ensuring both timeliness and accuracy

• Custodian for petty cash

• Manage all aspects of intercompany

• Maintenance of the Insurance Register

• Update bank tracker daily with transactions posted by the bank

• Processing of journals as required

• Aiding and support for regional station as required

• Providing training and oversight to Accounts Assistant

• Support all year end audit request and internal project as required

• Prepare month end schedules and reconciliations

• Performing any other related duties required by the job function

Minimum Qualifications

• ACCA Level 1 or equivalent.

• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in a similar position.

• Five (5) CXC Level Passes must include Mathematics and English.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP will be considered an asset.

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

• Excellent arithmetic and comprehension skills.

• Quality focus - the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Team player - demonstrates an ability to integrate well with team members and to support other members of the team when needed.

• Strong customer service orientation/focus.

• Safety and security - the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.