Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the vacant post of Supervisor, Accounts Payable – Barbados Water Authority.
The Supervisor, Accounts Payable, will report to the Manager of Finance – Budget and Planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that the appropriate Local Purchase Order (LPO) accompany all invoices together with other supporting documentation and that invoices are properly authorised for payment.
- Ensure correct account numbers are allocated, and invoices are batched for keying into the system.
- Cross-check batch totals with printed report and cross-check cheques with register.
- Prepare journal entries for payments.
- Ensure VAT returns are prepared and allocate VAT totals to appropriate account numbers.
- Contact suppliers to resolve payment problems.
- Prepare schedules at end of month for accruals.
- Manage, lead, and train accounts payable staff
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts payable ledger
- Reconcile accounts payable accounts
- Resolve any accounts payable issues or discrepancies
- Develop and implement accounts payable policies and procedures
- Prepare accounts payable reports (Cheque Proposal list, AP Aging report, expenditure reports etc.)
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
- Perform various accounting tasks including audit support work.
- Organize and plan work flow of assigned responsibilities for the AP team to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and in coordination with other interrelated accounting functions.
- Maintain accurate vendor account database and filing system
- Cross check purchase orders, receiving reports and invoices, to ensure accuracy and timely processing of payments
- Ensure all statutory requirements such as filing of Value Added Tax Returns and Goods and Services including Royalties filings are completed accurately and timely
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Manager of Finance – Budget and Planning or his/her designate.
Educational Requirements
- Associate Degree in Accounting with five years’ experience in a financial environment.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Understanding of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong leadership and communication skills to guide and support the team;
- Ability to delegate tasks, provide feedback, and manage performance;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Salary
We offer a remuneration package aligned with our standard company compensation policy.
Applications with full curriculum details should be emailed to HR@bwa.gov.bb or addressed to:
The Director Human Resources Management and Development
Barbados Water Authority
Pine Commercial Estate
Pine
St Michael
The closing date for receipt of applications is September 4th, 2026.
Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.