Accounting Assistant (Payables)

Join our dynamic accounting team and make a significant impact in the energy sector with one of the Caribbean's leading suppliers—are you ready to take on a challenge and grow with us?

Overview: Our client is one of the most well-established suppliers for energy solutions in Barbados and across the Caribbean. Due to increased workload, they are urgently seeking to employ a competent individual to the accounting team based in Barbados. Due to the urgency of the role, the applicant must be available to commence employment as soon as possible in March 2025/for an initial 3 x month contract, converting to a permanent role depending on performance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To ensure all payments are processed timely and accurately in accordance with internal control procedures. 
  
• Answers all queries from vendors and market personnel. 
  
• Performs reconciliations and investigates any differences between bank statements and reconciliation.
  
• Performs bank account reconciliations for designated market (s) and performs vendor reconciliations. 
  
• Maintains General Ledger and reconciles Sub Ledger. 
  
• Keys all supplier invoices in computer system that satisfy internal control requirements. 
  
• Runs and monitors control reports and transmit processed invoices for payment.
  
• Provides guidelines, direction and assistance to the market (s) about internal controls on account payables. 
  
• Aids others in the group with data input and retrieval as required.
  
• Assists with external audits where applicable, providing support documentation as requested. 
  
• Identify appropriately all compliance issues when they arise, reporting accordingly to immediate Supervisor. 
  
• Suggests areas of improvement of accounting processes and practices.
  
• Assists in finance function projects as and when required recommends solutions to issues impacting the finance function.

Requirements

• BSc Finance, Accounting or related disciplines
  
• Pursuing a professional accounting designation, such as CGA or ACCA, would be considered an asset.
  
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role
  
•  Results oriented and a strong team player
  
• Ability to multi-task and perform with a high degree of accuracy
  
• Proactive and possess ability to work with minimum supervision
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products especially Excel and Word
  
• Familiarity with a recognized accounting system.