Accounting Clerk

Summary

To assist the Senior Accountant in preparing timely reports, schedules and reconciliations within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• • Preparation of weekly / monthly bank reconciliations
• • Preparation of account schedules
• • Update Accounts Receivable sub-ledger for Contract Farmers
• • Preparation of journal entries
• • Filing of documents within the Financial Reporting department
• • Prepare General Journals for the period end
• • Collate Invoice/Payment documents for submission to Accounts Payables
• • Analysis expenses at the end of accounting period
• • Prepare expense accruals monthly
• • Reconciliation of cash in transit account
• • Assist with the account receivables accounts
• • Assist with preparation of monthly Profit & Loss/profit variance analysis
• • Reconciliation of all Inventory general ledger with subledger at the end of period
• • Participate in monthly stock count
• • Liaise with Internal/External Auditor as required
• • Work with Accountants to implement policy decisions

• Keep abreast of global changes and their possible effects on the Group:

  • • e.g., IAS, WTO
• • Assist with preparation of unscheduled reports to facilitate decision-making

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of current IFRS, Jamaican laws
• • Strong knowledge of current changes in Accounting Standards & Principles
• • Ability to maintain and preserve strict confidentiality
• • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office software applications
• • Ability to work with all levels of employees and departments
• • Ability to implement company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• • First degree from an accredited institution ideally in finance or accounting
• • Pursuing professional accreditation for Finance / Accounting e.g. ACCA, CPA, MBA or equivalent

About CB Group

The CB Group believes in building our region through sustainable agriculture. Through our three main business lines – Consumer Foods, Livestock & Animal Feeds and Crops, we make a difference in people’s lives every day

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