FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING CLERK – FutureCare Alliance Inc.

Description

The Financial Accounting Clerk will be responsible for maintaining accounting records and updating ledgers. His/her main duties include preparing daily accounting transactions and reconciliations. This role requires the candidate to be trustworthy and possess the ability to work effectively. The Financial Accounting Clerk can expect to work with large amounts of numerical data, required to meet deadlines, and provide transparent and complete reports to the Accountant or Assistant Accountant. He/She should possess good computer and verbal and written communication skills. He/She should be prompt, honest, detail-oriented, professional, and analytical.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• At least level 1 ACCA (higher levels of accomplishment would be an asset).
• Caribbean Examination Council Certificates – at least Grade 2 in the following:
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Principles of Accounts
  • Principles of Business
• 2+ years of experience in equivalent capacity.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite primarily Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a start-up environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of accounting and financial principles and procedures.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended days, holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Be able to work both independently and with a team.
• Be able to complete objectives efficiently with a sense of responsibility.
• Must be trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information.
• Knowledge of Sage 300 Accounting software and NCR Counterpoint would be an asset.

DIRECT REPORTS

• This position has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

This position is “hands-on” and includes but is not limited to the following essential duties:

•   Receive, verify, reconcile, and process daily transactions.
•   Maintains accounting ledgers.
•   Reconcile customers’ and vendors’ statements of accounts with debtor control accounts and related transactions.
•   Ensure credits are approved by the relevant authority before processing to the general ledger and control account.
•   Ensure credits are received for outstanding memos/advice.
•   Reconcile payables and receivables control accounts with general ledger accounts.
•   Monitor discount opportunities and purchase orders.
•   Record expenses and payments correctly in the general ledger.
•   Maintains historical records by filing all documents.
•   Report VAT (value-added taxes) by calculating requirements on bills and invoices.
•   Disburse petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.
•   Protect the organization’s value by always keeping information confidential.
•   Compliance with all corporate policies and consistently treat all team members fairly, while maintaining respectful relationships with coworkers.
•   Updates job knowledge by participating in training and educational opportunities.
•   Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Remuneration/Benefits

Compensation package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.