Sales Executive (Kingston, Jamaica) - Laparkan

 Laparkan

Global Freight and Logistics Solutions

A well-established freight company, located in Kingston is seeking the services of a qualified and competent individual for the position of Sales Executive for our Kingston Office.

Position Summary:

Soliciting new commercial customers for ocean and air freight cargo island-wide and securing repeated sales. To employ a willingness to push your own thinking in new directions, to be able to build customer confidence and to develop our customer base by maintaining a relationship with existing customers.

Responsibilities:

• Secure appointment with new prospects.
• Negotiate rates and provide customers with quotations as needed.
• Grow the customer base by maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
• Prepare timely reports and plans on sales activities weekly and monthly.
• Assist with the planning and execution of all marketing initiatives.
• Represent the Company at all planned marketing activities e.g. trade shows, promotions, expos, outdoor broadcasts etc.
• Attend Sales Team planning meetings.
• Do market surveys on rates and other trends within the shipping industry
• Review personal sales performance aiming to meet or exceed targets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication or related fields.
• Minimum three (3) years' sales experience
• Ability to identify and develop new business relationships.
• Good time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must own and operate a reliable motor vehicle.
• Previous sales experience in the shipping or cargo industry is a distinct advantage.

Please email CV to hrjamaica@laparkan.com by June 9, 2023.

Tour Guides, Assistant Accountant (Kingston, Jamaica)

 We are seeking suitable qualified applicants to fill the position of:

Assistant Accountant

Qualifications

• Education Minimum - ACCA level 1 or BSc. Degree in Accounting.
• Experience - At least two (2) years' in a similar position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconciling the accounts receivable and accounts payable sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Preparing the weekly bill payment schedule.
• Checking and posting of daily lodgements/deposits.
• Reviewing bank statements and posting bank charges.
• Reconciling inter-company accounts.
• Processing payroll
• Bank reconciliation
• Any other related duties may be assigned.

Part Time Tour Guides

Part Time Guides with boundless energy and a humorous disposition to clearly and articulately provide information to guests about the life and music of Robert Nesta Marley.

Applications should be submitted to tourismcareers876@gmail.com no later than June 16, 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.