CAREER OPPORTUNITY

                                                 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Our Client, a local shipping company, is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual to fill the post of Accounts Assistant. 

The Role

The Accounts Assistant reports to the Accountant and will be responsible for:

• Monitoring container free time and tracking demurrage (at Port/Terminal) and detention (outside Terminal).
• Liaising with Port authorities and resolving disputes with customers.
• Preparing weekly collection reports and applying online receipts.
• Resolving discrepancies and forwarding paid invoices.
• Preparing AR reports and reconciling customer accounts.
• Pursuing collections and maintaining aging reports.
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing AR records.
• Assisting with month-end/year-end closing and special projects.

The Candidate

The Accounts Assistant should:

• Have a background in shipping.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Have at least 2 – 3 years of experience in shipping, logistics or operations.
• Have a minimum of five CXC passes including Math and English.
• Have a sound knowledge of accounting and accounting principles.
• Possess basic understanding of container movements and documentation.
• Have sound understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with Intermediate level experience using Excel.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills.
• Have experience with QuickBooks and Octopi.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send in your Curriculum Vitae with full details of your experience, achievements and qualifications and the names and contact details of two business references to https://caribbeancatalyst.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0z1ot?source=  no later than January 30, 2026.