ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

The Accounts Payable clerk must have a basic knowledge of accounting concepts, with at least three years relevant work experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Process local and foreign Purchase Orders, Invoices and costing.
• Daily filing of all payment Invoices, Vouchers, and supplier’s documents to facilitate easy retrieval and/or reference.
• Verification of local and foreign payments
• Data entry of local and foreign invoices for payments
• Data entry of payment vouchers in relevant accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of local and foreign payments
• Reconciliation of local and foreign vendor accounts
• Prepare vouchers where necessary.
• Prepare and verify all cheques, prepare a total listing of the cheques and submit cheques and listing to the Financial Accountant for approval.
• Assist with petty cash payments
• Release cheques to suppliers in consultation with the Financial Accountant.
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• CAT Certificate / ACCA Level 1 will be an asset
• A minimum of Five (5) CXC subjects
• A minimum of three (3) years accounting experience in payables
• Computer proficient with accounting packages, preferably Dac-Easy
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• CAT Certificate or equivalent will be an asset
• Must have excellent administrative skills
• The ability to multitask effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dynamic and strong interpersonal skills and analytical abilities
• The ability to prioritize and show initiative
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Notes:

1. Interested candidates must be legal residents / citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.
2. Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged