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THE ANTI-DUMPING AND SUBSIDIES COMMISSION

A Portfolio Agency of Jamaica’s Business Ministry

Jamaica’s Trade Remedies Authority, an agency within the Business Ministry, which operates as part of the International Trade framework of the Government of Jamaica, invites applications for the vacant post of: 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER

Salary $2,190,302 – $2,945,713

Full Job Description

 

(Shorter Job Description included in Job advertisement in the Sunday Gleaner and on our social media platforms)

I. OVERVIEW

The Anti-dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC or the Commission), Jamaica’s Trade Remedies Authority is a portfolio agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (the Business Ministry). The Commission was established in 1999 under the Customs Duties (Dumping and Subsidies) Act, to investigate complaints of dumped or subsidized imports that have caused, are causing or threaten to cause injury to producers of like goods in Jamaica.  Under the Safeguard Act 2000, the Commission is appointed as the investigating authority to investigate complaints of surges in the volume of imports that have caused, are causing or threaten to cause serious injury to the domestic producers of like or directly competitive goods in Jamaica. The Commission delivers capacity building in the form of Pre-Filing Consultations, Training and Public Education for industry, industry advisors and the public to assist them to understand and utilize the trade remedies regime.

II. NATURE AND SCOPE

Reporting to the Forensic Financial Analyst/Financial Controller (FFA/FC), the Accounts Payable Officer ensures that payments to suppliers and service providers are processed in a timely manner and in compliance with the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) guidelines and regulations.  The incumbent also supports the FFA/FC with research, analysis, internal and external audits, reporting and general support related to broader portfolio responsibilities, including but not limited to, trade remedies case investigations, training, stakeholder outreach, and maintenance of the Commission’s Quality Management Systems.

III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepares Purchase Orders and submits to suppliers.
  • Checks the accuracy and authenticity of all bills, invoices, and statements in respect of goods and services acquired.
  • Ensures goods and services received are in accordance with approved terms of contract/agreement.
  • Oversees the payables process to ensure invoices are received and posted on a timely basis and payments are accurate.
  • Reviews and posts invoices and journal entries on accounting software on a timely basis.
  • Prepares cheques and online banking payments for approval; follows up to ensure timely approval and communicates payment confirmation to payees, where required.
  • Bank lodgements prepared and completed.
  • Petty cash administration and supervision.
  • Prepares Bank Reconciliations
  • Maintains proper record of all blank cheques and receipt books.
  • Prepares and maintains a log of financial reports, as required.
  • Ensures invoices, contracts, vouchers and other documents are properly filed.
  • Assists in preparing reports for submission to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepares monthly expenditure and payables reports
  • Assists with preparation of audit schedules.
  • Prepares tax certificates and returns for GCT and Withholding Tax.
  • Ensures that statutory obligations are filed as scheduled
  • Assists with preparation of monthly payroll.
  • Ensures proper and timely recording and filing of information, where assigned.
  • Assists in the preparation of the Commission’s Strategic and Operational Plans, Procurement Plans Budget and Cash Flows.
  • Updates and maintains the Commission’s Fixed Asset Register; keeps proper records of assets and inventory received and issued.
  • Ensure that all assigned Quality Management System duties and tasks are completed in keeping with required standards.
  • Records and disseminates minutes for Audit and Finance Committee meetings.
  • Reviews relevant Acts, Regulations, guidance and GoJ Circulars to ensure that the ADSC processes are updated to remain compliant.
  • Assists the FFA/FC with technical and general support in activities related to stakeholder outreach, industry training and trade remedies case investigations.
  • Performs other duties within reasonable parameters, as directed.

IV. KEY OUTPUTS

  1. Goods and services procured.
  2. Payment Vouchers processed and prepared.
  3. Suppliers’ Invoices checked for accuracy and processed.
  4. Online banking payments prepared for approval.
  5. Accurate comprehensive reports prepared.
  6. Petty cash requests processed and reconciled.
  7. Internal and External Audit support provided.
  8. Tax certificates and returns for GCT and Withholding Tax prepared.
  9. Assistance with Statutory Filing.
  10. Financial Records maintained.
  11. Bank Reconciliations
  12. Fixed Asset Register updated and satisfactorily maintained.
  13. Adherence to and support for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.
  14. Financial transactions conducted and recorded accurately.
  15. Accurate minutes and action items for meetings
  16. Individual work plan and self-appraisals prepared.

V. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

  • Suppliers’ invoices are accurately processed and payments made on a timely basis.
  • Petty Cash requests and replenishments are processed timely.
  • Accurate and comprehensive reports are produced consistently.
  • Timely and effective support provided for internal and external financial and operational audits and case investigations.
  • Consistent achievement of performance goals.

VI. KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to communicate well with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ethics/integrity exercised in performing duties.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently without close supervision and with a team.

VII. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Associate degree in Accounting or Business, ACCA Level 1, Certified Accounting Technician (CAT), Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent accounting designation.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office applications with a focus on MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply accounting principles and concepts.
  • General knowledge of relevant GoJ’s finance and accounting regulations would be an asset.

VIII. Special Conditions associated with the job

  • Typical office environment
  • High level of professionalism expected
  • Exposed to highly confidential information
  • May be required to work beyond normal working hours.

 

Please email your application letter and resume to recruitment@jadsc.gov.jm by October 27, 2025 with “Accounts Payable Officer” in the subject line to:

THE ANTI-DUMPING AND SUBSIDIES COMMISSION

2nd Floor, Jampro Trade and Invest Building, 18 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10

Email: recruitment@jadsc.gov.jm

Visit our website:  www.jadsc.gov.jm

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We thank you for your applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.