Accounting Assistant - Receivables

Accounting Assistant

Job Title: Accounting Assistant - Receivables

Department: Finance and Accounting

Employment Type: Contract (6) months / Full-time

Salary: $ TTD 11,397.00 

Location: Piarco

Position Purpose: The Accounting Assistant – Receivables is responsible for managing assigned tasks and supporting the Accounts Officer – Treasury & Receivables and the Accountant – Treasury & Receivables. This role involves performing credit control functions with a focus on debt reduction and timely collection of outstanding monies.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the customer portfolio within agreed credit terms and credit limits.
• Contact local and international debtors to initiate and arrange debt collection.
• Issue monthly customer statements.
• Investigate historical data for overdue balances.
• Maintain accurate records of debt collection.
• Report on collection activity and accounts receivable status.
• Liaise proactively with customers to encourage timely payment of invoices.
• Provide excellent customer service and timely resolution of customer queries.
• Record the IATA payment detail report on accounting software and reconcile entries.
• Prepare CANAS weekly cash receipt report.
• Record funds received via wire transfers into CANAS bank account.
• Record funds received via online credit card facility and update customer accounts in accounting software.
• Ensure accounting records are properly filed and securely stored.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Foundations in Accountancy or ACCA Level I with at least two (2) years’ experience in an accounting environment.
• 5 GCE/ CXC O’ Levels subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• A working knowledge of SAGE Accounting (Peachtree) and Microsoft Office.
• Any combination of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience will be considered.