Settlement Officer

Settlement Officer

The Settlement Officer main responsible is to accept and account for funds collected from ALL sales personnel on a daily basis while preparing the requisite reconciliations/reports for timely distribution and analysis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept cash and cheques from all route sales personnel on a daily basis.
• Prepare consolidated lodgements for cash and cheques collected daily on shift.
• Audit on a daily basis route salesmen temporary receipt books and manual invoice books preparing the requisite reports.
• Post cash receipt records for route sales collections for Kingston and Montego Bay.
• Prepare route sales Invoice/Batch reconciliation on a daily/weekly basis for the Kingston and Montego Bay operations.
• Apply and clear credit notes deducted by route sales cash customers.
• Prepare daily/weekly cash shortage report for Kingston and Montego Bay
• Track daily the usage of the route salesmen New Customers’ accounts and report accordingly.
• Adhere to procedural manual and guidelines when carrying out duties.
• Assist with updating receipts on customer’s accounts during month end close off.
• Observe and ensure observance of all policies and procedures relating to the Credit function.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary Degree in Accounting, Business or related field
• At least 2-3 years' working in a similar role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent reconciliation skills
• Excellent Time Management and Customer Service Skills.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and creativity.
• Detail oriented, pays keen attention to accuracy.
• Must be able to function independently and handle a variety of responsibilities under pressure.