Procurement Officer

SMJ Beverages Suriname N.V. is part of SM Jaleel & Co Ltd, with its main offices located in Trinidad who has been servicing more than 65 countries worldwide for 90+ years with its well-known range of non-alcoholic beverages. We are looking to recruit a motivated member to join our dynamic organization.

Job Summary: The Procurement Clerk is responsible all purchasing orders from different departments at the company and make those purchases from suppliers/vendors.

A) Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Prepares order for SMJ P&M in EPICOR
2. Monitors the re-order report.
3. Prepares the container log.
4. Daily Enter the items by containers in QuickBooks.
5. Prepare the calculation/voucher for Broker payments.
6. Prepare the calculation/voucher for payments relating to Inventory received.
7. Upload payments to the bank Review EPICOR data on orders not yet delivered.
8. Take action as directed by GM/Sales Manager Source quotations for Local Purchases.
9. Prepare GL journals as required Data enter approved journals Balances Sheet Recon: Broker CA.
10. Balances Sheet Recon: ACT.
11. Prepare GIT report at month end Prepare monthly GL journals as required.
12. And any other duties as so required and deemed necessary.

B) Qualifications and Experience:

1. ACCA Certified (3rd year)/ BSc. Degree Accounting from a recognized Institution.
2. Prefers minimum of 2 years’ experience in Financial Accounting or Auditing.

C) Technical Competencies:

1. Knowledge of Accounting Standards (IFRS).
2. Knowledge of Accounting Software.
3. Microsoft Office proficient.

D) Behavioural Competencies:

1. Ability to work both independently and within a team-based environment.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
4. Strong analytical skills.
5. Self-motivated and results driven.
6. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects successfully and meet stipulated deadlines.
7. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

E) Accountability:

1. Ensures compliance to all Company, contractual, and governmental regulations in a manner that supports the expected operating goals of the plant.
2. Enforces all Company policies and procedures.
3. Ensures corrective and preventative actions and other requirements under the company’s SOP and QMS are effectively implemented in a timely manner and all relevant documentation is maintained.
4. Ensure compliance to IFRSs and other accounting standards.