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Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Company: Nestlé
6-Month Temporary Contract

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Temporary Accounts Receivables & Payables Assistant, you would be responsible for supporting daily operations, maintaining accurate records, monitoring overdue accounts, coordinating timely payments, managing payment terms, and helping forecast and track cash flow.

This is a 6-month temporary contract.

A DAY IN THE LIFE …

• 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.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

• 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.