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The Accounting Assistant-Payables will report to the Manager-Accounts Payables. He/she will ensure the company’s liabilities are recorded by processing the approved invoices based on the Purchase to Pay policy guidelines and ensure that supplier’s sub-ledger balances are reconciled with supplier statements and all necessary adjustments/queries are made. This is a contract (fixed term) position.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
- Customer Service: Seeks ways to improve service delivery by assessing the organization and its service from the customer’s point of view.
- Problem Solving & Analysis: Defines and identifies existing problems; determines the cause of the problems, prioritizes, and identifies alternatives for a solution and further implementation.
- Reporting: Ensures the delivery of accurate and timely operational and other reports, with a view to supporting effective data analysis and decision-making.
- Operational Effectiveness: Ensures effective and efficient utilization of assigned resources, towards achieving goals.
- Compliance: Ensures compliance with all internal finance policies and procedures, accounting standards including IFRS standards.
- Networking: Builds a strong network of colleagues and associates within the airline industry, and within CARIBBEAN AIRLINES, upon whom he/she can call for information, knowledge and understanding as required.
KEY FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting:
- Ensures the delivery of accurate and timely operational and other reports, with a view to supporting effective data analysis and decision-making.
Operational:
- Utilize accounting software and additional software solutions to complete the review and recording of invoices in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Ensure that invoices, reimbursements, payroll deductions and other payment documents are processed within the payment terms.
- Update and maintain various online banking platforms with vendor’s current banking details.
- Prepare and reconcile contra arrangements with vendors.
- Maintain Vendor accounts by reconciling vendor accounts with vendor statement and preparation of relevant journals.
- Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors and resolving queries.
- Provide support for Internal/External/ Statutory and Ad Hoc Audits.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all internal finance policies and procedures, accounting standards including IFRS standards.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
You must have a minimum of level I ACCA (completed) or equivalent, and a minimum of five (5) CXC/GCE Ordinary Level passes, including English and Mathematics. You must be proficient in using MS Office in particular, MS Excel. A working knowledge of SAP would be an asset. You must also have two (2) years of experience as an Accounting Assistant, preferably in an Accounts Payable environment.
Your ability to set priorities, work independently and under pressure, in a fast-paced environment, is essential to this role. You should also demonstrate excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills and have a proven record of accomplishment in a similar role and knowledge of and experience working in Airline operations, will be an asset.
Suitable Applicants will be subject to Pre-employment Medical, including Drug and Alcohol testing and a full Criminal Security and Background Investigation
Please submit your application via https://careers.caribbean-airlines.com by completing a profile and attaching an up-to-date resume and copies of your academic certificates.
Address your cover letter: “CAL Recruitment: Accounting Assistant – Payables”
Applications not received via the above CAL Career portal will not be acknowledged.
The closing date for receipt of all responses is 23rd February 2026 at 11:59 PM
