Accounting Officer-Collections (Level 5)

About the role

The Real Estate Board is recruiting an Accounting Officer-Collections (Level 5) for the upcoming Real Estate Authority of Jamaica (REAJ). This is a vacant three-year contract position in Kingston, reporting to the Accountant. The officer receives and lodges all monies, dispatches cheques and processes funds received by the agency, and completes monthly reconciliations for the Accounting Division.

Key responsibilities

• Access payments through the Client Portal, verify them and appropriate them to the correct client accounts
• Collect funds, generate client receipts for walk-in customers and ensure end-of-day collections reconcile with those receipts
• Maintain the Client Relationship Management System (CRM) and prepare the daily CRM batch for the Accounts Receivable Officer
• Reconcile funds received for Continuing Professional Development courses with the relevant officers
• Keep custody of cheques and valuables, issue cheques to properly identified payees and advise them promptly when cheques are ready
• Follow internal controls, identify improvements and meet accounting deadlines
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and attend relevant meetings, seminars and conferences

Required profile

• AAT Level 1, CAT Level 1 or MIND Government Accounting Level 1, or five CXC/GCE subjects including Mathematics and English
• At least one year of experience in a related field, or two years if the academic requirement is met
• Customer relations training is advantageous
• Typical office conditions; long periods outside usual working hours may be required

Required skills

• Knowledge of cashiering
• Sound arithmetic and accounting skills
• Knowledge of accounting and computing applications
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Applications are made online by Tuesday, October 20, 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.