Job Opportunity - Accounts Payable Officer – Finance & Accounts Division

Post Title: Accounts Payable Officer

Summary of Position:

The incumbent will manage the timely liquidation of the Bureau's liabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures and internal accounting.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly payments schedule based on cash discount potential, payment terms, established priorities, customer's request, invoices received, cheque requests received and advice from supervisor/manager
• Update the payables sub-ledger to capture the full extent of liabilities
• Ensure that all necessary supporting source documents are provided before the payment process begins
• Ensure all relevant approvals are given and evidenced on source documents before payment is effected
• Ensure that cheques prepared are attached to source documents and that details are in agreement before certifying.
• Ensure unprinted cheque leaves are properly secured.
• Monitor accounts payable to ensure that there are no long outstanding amounts
• Prepare and analyze management report for chosen division to assess the performance
• Maintain accurate detailed schedules of all staff loan
• Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary ledger with general ledger balance

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or Pursuing ACCA Level II
• Computer literate

Experience:

• Three (3) years experience in an Accounting Department as a Payables Officer
• Experience in Supervisory position as an Accounting Officer, Payables

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Government Procurement Policy and other regulations
• Good customer service attitude
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and  Accounting Software
• Good leadership and motivational skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Keen eye for details

Applications must be submitted no later than 12 May 2024 at 4:00 p.m. by email to:

Manager, Human Resource Management & Development

Bureau of Standards Jamaica

6 Winchester Road

Kingston 10

HRMD@bsj.org.jm

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted