Role Overview

The Junior Accounting Assistant supports the Accounts Payable function by verifying, processing, and reconciling financial transactions. The role ensures accurate and timely payment of invoices in both local and foreign currencies while maintaining proper documentation and records. It also provides administrative support to the payables team, liaises with internal departments and external vendors, and contributes to compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Performing general Accounts Payable functions which includes verifying, computing, facilitating and generating payments via ACH, wire transfer and automated cheques for both TTD and USD invoices in a timely manner.
• Submission of daily payment tracker.
• Maintaining and managing of proper filing system for soft copy payables documents
• Liaising with and maintaining food relationships between internal departments and external vendors.
• Updating payment records in Maximo.
• Accurate and timely processing of all payments which as a result fosters good relationships between the company and all vendors including statutory government bodies.
• Demonstrate principles of ethics through Integrity, Objectivity, Professional Competence and Due Care, Confidentiality and Professional Behaviour.
• Going above and beyond when required to meet individual and/or team deadlines and deliverables.
• Compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Clear and concise communication with all internal and external contacts.
• Demonstration of a high-performance attitude and behaviours in the performance of duties.
• Perform any other related duties as required to support the Finance Department’s achievement of the company’s goals and objectives as requested.
  
  

Education And Experience

• At least level 1 ACCA or CAT accounting qualification or BSc. Accounting or related field.
• 2 – 3 years’ work experience in an accounting environment with payables experience
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with an accounting software.
• Experience working with MAXIMO would be an asset.
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Location:

• Based in La Brea, required to visit Chaguanas (as required)
  
  

Duration

• Four Months (May- August)