VACANCY: Multi-purpose Packhouse Accounting Officer

MINISTRY OF TRADE, ENERGY AND EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has secured financing from the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to fund the first two (2) years of the operationalization of the Multi-Purpose Packhouses in Roseau and Portsmouth.

The Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) is the Executing Agency for the Project and hereby seeks suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:

ACCOUNTING OFFICER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintenance of the General Ledger including postings of the following modules:
   1. Point of Sales
   2. Accounts Receivable
   3. Bank Services
   4. Accounts Payable

1. Maintain unpaid bills (including acceptances) register for overseas commitments.

1. Preparation or otherwise cross-checking of costings for incoming shipments of merchandise.

1. Preparation of monthly listings/schedules/ bank reconciliation:

1. Analysis and summary of rejects, donations and other inventory losses

1. Preparation of cheque Disbursements

1. Verification of daily sales and collections proceeds

1. Preparation of Payroll and payroll return forms for Social Security and Income Tax, as well as other analyses of payroll deductions for submission to third parties.

1. Disbursement of petty cash, maintenance of petty cash book and preparation of summaries for reimbursement requests

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Candidates should possess the following:

1. A recognized university degree and/or equivalent professional qualification in Accounting

1. Excellent oral communication and strong report writing skills required

1. Practical Accounting experience would be an added advantage

Interested persons should submit applications along with Curriculum Vitae including the names of two (2) references under ‘confidential cover’ to:

The Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Trade, Energy and Employment

4th Floor

Financial Centre

Kennedy Avenue

Roseau

Commonwealth of Dominica

 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS:

4:00PM FRIDAY, April 17^th 2015