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Monday, 5 June 2023

Accounting Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Rock Solid Plastics Limited

Job Purpose/Summary

As Accounting Clerk at Rock Solid Plastics Limited you will be tasked with updating and maintaining financial records, reconciling bank statements, and managing our accounting databases. The ideal candidate will be offering administrative and bookkeeping assistance preparing financial statements and confirming the accuracy of the accounting database.

Core Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

Perform routine clerical accounting duties while adhering to established accounting standards.
Be a resource for accounts payable and receivable.
Assist in audit requests.
Verify and post details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and total accounts to ledgers and databases.
Match, batch, and coding vendor invoices
Maintains accounting records by making copies and filing documents.
Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Daily enter key data of financial transactions in the database.
Provide assistance and support to company personnel.
Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, sales tax computations, and other accounting duties in a timely manner.
Participate in the month-end inventory count.
Petty Cash management.

This description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities.

Required Skills, Desired Attitude and Personal Traits

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Should be comfortable using bookkeeping software and computer spreadsheets.
A comprehensive understanding of accounting practices and procedures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High Emotional Intelligence
Excellent organizational skills
Strong and Effective Communicator
Customer orientation and the ability to adapt/respond to different types of character.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
High level of integrity
Keen attention to detail.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields would be an asset.
Three (3) to five (5) years' accounting experience.
Experience and knowledge of QuickBooks would be an asset.
Strong competence with MS Office Suite of software (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, Outlook)

Email address: rocksolidplasticshr@gmail.com

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Meat Cutters, etc (Kingston, Jamaica) - Sovereign Supermarket

Sovereign Supermarket Vacancies

The Sovereign Supermarket has the following vacant positions:

Assistant Store Manager
Senior Accounting Officer
Meat Cutters

Please send your applications and detailed resumes to: sovereignsupermarkethr@gmail.com, with the job title in the subject line.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Senior Accounting Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Laparkan

Laparkan

Global Freight and Logistics Solutions

Vacancy Notice

A well-established Global Freight Forwarding Company, located in Kingston is seeking the services of a qualified and competent individual for the position of

Senior Accounting Clerk

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing accounting support to the Accounts Department. Updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records. Detailing business transactions (e.g. disbursement of cheques, expenses vouchers, receipts, etc.), verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records and daily postings into computer system using available computer program. Compiling data and preparing a variety of reports.

Reconciling records for external vendors or customers, analyzing general ledger accounts and ensuring files are completed and maintained as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare Journals for Air and Ocean Commission
Prepare Credit Card Reconciliation
Preparation of invoices/receipts for customers.
Post credit card transactions and verify with statement
Assist with annual budget preparation.
Verify Door to Door (DTD) transactions before authorizing credit card clearance.
Prepare Bank Reconciliation and maintain an in house balance spreadsheet.
Organize and plan meetings for Payables and Receivables.
Prepare, post and disburse cheques, also notify customers when cheque is ready.
Prepare monthly journal entries.
Post transactions and key daily worksheets to the general ledger.
Monitor and also prepare monthly payables/receivables reports.
Maintain files for audit and internal purposes.
Prepare payments for all bills which include utilities, etc.
Monthly payroll preparation.
Monitor Accounting Clerks for both Payables and Receivables.

Minimum Required Skills and Specialize Techniques

Exceptional leadership and supervisory Skills
Ability to work on your own initiative.
Ability to multitask.
Work well under pressure.
Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.
Must have impeccable customer service skills and be an excellent communicator.
Ability to communicate effectively on all levels.

Requirements/Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Experience in Accounts Payables, Receivables and other accounting functions.
An Associate Degree or level 2 Accounting Certification.
A minimum of three to five (3-5) years' experience as a Senior Accounting Clerk.
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Interest applicants please send your Application/CV to:

Email: hrjamaica@laparkan.com

No later than June 9, 2023.

Lecturers (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica) - Bethlehem Moravian College

Bethlehem Moravian College, (A Multidisciplinary Institution founded in 1861).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacancies which exist:

1. Lecturer - Geography and Social Studies - 8 months

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

A Masters Degree in Geography/Social Studies
Teacher Training Qualification.
Excellent interpersonal communication and networking skills.
Five years experience in delivering the content.
A related Masters Degree in Built Environment may be considered.