Accounts Receivable and Payable Assistant
Nestle
contract
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kingston • Jamaica
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About the role
- Collaborate with Sales Personnel and Vendors to manage receivables and payables effectively, ensuring timely collections and payments.
- Provide necessary data and conduct follow-ups on overdue customer accounts to achieve and exceed working capital objectives.
- Execute daily bank reconciliations and process customer bank deposits, sharing receipts with NBS and updating accounts promptly.
- Review customer accounts, invoices, and payment histories for orders on credit hold; decide on releasing or maintaining holds in line with credit terms.
- Reconcile accounts payable discrepancies, manage accruals and prepaid assets, and maintain accurate sub-ledger reconciliations with the general ledger.
- Ensure timely invoicing and vendor payments.
- Manage weekly payment proposals to guarantee timely processing.
- Track receivables and payables daily using reporting schedules.
- Oversee cash flow processes, including collections, dollar availability, and supplier payments.
- Assist with day-to-day activities to maintain high service quality and customer satisfaction for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; ACCA Level 2 or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience, including at least 1 year in Credit & Collections.
- Strong understanding of business processes and organizational dynamics.
- Proficiency in SAP systems.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
bank reconciliationsaccounts payableaccounts receivablecredit managementfinancial reportinginvoicingdata analysisaccruals managementsub-ledger reconciliationcash flow management
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationcustomer satisfactionorganizational dynamicsproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementfollow-upservice qualitystakeholder management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in BusinessACCA Level 2