Accounts Officer I

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Our Organisation is seeking qualified Trinidad nationals to fill the position of ‘Accounts Officer I’.

Candidates would be required to:

• Verifies vouchers for authorization and supporting documents for department – securing and attaching all supporting documents to justify payment i.e. approval for expenditure, purchase orders, bills, evidence of receipt of goods and services;
• Prepares vouchers for payment and updates expenses journal of individual creditors’ accounts;
• Maintains incoming mail register;
• Prepares invoice orders;
• Prepares monthly returns of invoice orders;
• Updates cash book, accounts payable and accounts receivable ledger;
• Prepare register of certified (signed) cheques for disbursement ;
• Conducts various projects from time to time under the direction of the Manager, Finance & Accounts;
• Maintain records and file financial vouchers and other correspondence;
• Perform all other related duties.

Candidates would be required to have:

• Working knowledge of accounting and payroll software, including Peachtree;
• Working knowledge of public sector accounting processes and procedures;
• Knowledge of record keeping systems.

Successful candidates should possess:

• An Associate degree or equivalent in Accounting / Certified Accounting Technician qualification;
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an accounting environment;
• Experience in a computerized accounting environment

Please submit your Curriculum Vitae along with two (2) references from persons who are not members of your family.  

Prospective candidates are also required to include a passport size photo with their application.

 The deadline for submission of application is November 28, 2024.