Accounts Receivables Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Agro-Investment Corporation

Agro-Investment Corporation, an entity under the ambit of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is seeking to identify a highly motivated, dynamic and knowlegeable individual to fill the post of:

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES CLERK

Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Accountant, the Accounts Receivables Clerk is responsible for securing revenue by verifying, posting receipts and resolving discrepancies. This role involves keeping track of and processing incoming payments, maintenance of registers and subsidiary ledgers in compliance with financial policies and procedures of the Agro-Invest.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Ensure the timely preparation of adjusting entries for posting in the General Ledger
• Reconcile accounts receivables transactions
• Post payments received from customers by recording cash, cheques, and credit card transactions
• Maintain up-to-date billing system and update receivables by totalling unpaid invoices
• Follow up, collection and allocation of payments
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Maintain Accounts Receivable history and files
• Prepare and send out invoices and statements for clients
• Resolve collection issues by examining customers' payment plans, payment history and credit line
• Organize a recovery system and initiate collection efforts
• Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
• Provide appropriate responses to audit queries and implement the necessary corrective measures
• Investigate and resolve customers' queries
• Prepare schedules to audit purposes
• Provide accurate monthly financial and management reports
• Performs other related functions assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ-J level II or III, diploma in General Accounting/CAT level 2 or ACCA level 1 or AAT level 2 or Associate degree in Accounting from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of accounts receivables
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software
• Completion of relevant Government Accounting courses
• Two (2) years experience in accounts receivable/collections and general ledger accounting 

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent time management and organizing skills
• Excellent integrity/ethics exercised in the performance of duties
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, ACCPAC and other Accounts Receivables software
• Sound knowledge of Public Service rules, regulations and practices.

Applications accompanied by resumes must be submitted no later than February 28, 2018 to:

Snr. Directors of Human Resource Management and Development

Agro-Investment Corporation

188 Spanish Town Road,

Kingston 11

or by email to: jobsagroinvest17@gmail.com

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Agro-Investment Corporation, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and contacted.

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