Accountant (Jamaica)
The Accountant is responsible for supporting the effective management of the Finance & Corporate Governance Department, through the preparation of accurate financial information, regulatory reporting, budget support, audit coordination, and oversight of daily accounting operations.
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Kingston 5, Jamaica
Monthly salary: Negotiable based on relevant experience.
Lunch Allowance: $18,400
Annual Uniform Allowance: $62,500
Financial Reporting & Accounting:
•Prepare monthly management accounts that are timely, accurate, and comprehensive.
•Analyse financial results and prepare variance analyses against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
•Manage and maintain the accounting software and general ledger.
•Review and approve journal entries prepared by accounting staff.
•Review ledger reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
•Review and approve bank reconciliations.
•Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and compliance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
•Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
•Sign off on audit schedules and working papers as required.
•Recommend improvements to accounting procedures, controls, and processes.
Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities:
•Prepare, review, and coordinate quarterly and annual statutory returns for management approval.
•Ensure timely completion of all regulatory and statutory filings.
•Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, policies, and internal procedures.
•Liaise with regulators, auditors, actuaries, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders, as required.
•Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting standards and regulatory changes impacting the organization.
Budgeting, Planning & Analysis:
•Assist in the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of the annual budget process.
•Support management in budget execution and variance analysis.
•Prepare financial analyses and reports to support management decision-making.
•Provide financial information and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
Audit & Control:
•Coordinate year-end audit activities and ensure timely completion of audit requests.
•Liaise with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
•Ensure adequate financial controls are maintained and operating effectively.
•Monitor compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
•Maintain appropriate accounting records and documentation to support audit and regulatory requirements.
Fixed Assets & Financial Administration:
•Oversee and maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
•Ensure proper capitalization, disposal, and depreciation of assets.
•Monitor asset verification activities and related reconciliations.
•Support financial projects, systems enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
Departmental Support:
•Assist the Manager, Finance in the day-to-day coordination of Finance Department activities.
•Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
•Prepare management reports, presentations, and ad hoc analyses as required.
•Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management.
People Leadership:
•Supervise and coordinate the daily workflow of direct reports.
•Review work output to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures.
•Provide coaching, training, and technical guidance to direct reports.
•Complete performance appraisals and contribute to employee development plans.
•Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.
Experience Requirements:
•Minimum five (5) years relevant Accounting Experience
•Two (2) years at Supervisory level
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
•Certified Accountant (e.g., ACCA, CPA, etc.) Professional Accounting Degree or equivalent qualification
•Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
•Knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
•Knowledge of accounting software applications and financial reporting tools.
APPLICANT NOTE: We appreciate the interest of all applicants however, only candidates being screened will be contacted. Thank you for considering this opportunity with us.
Apply NowEmployment Type: Permanent
Location: Kingston 5, Jamaica
Monthly salary: Negotiable based on relevant experience.
Lunch Allowance: $18,400
Annual Uniform Allowance: $62,500
Financial Reporting & Accounting:
•Prepare monthly management accounts that are timely, accurate, and comprehensive.
•Analyse financial results and prepare variance analyses against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
•Manage and maintain the accounting software and general ledger.
•Review and approve journal entries prepared by accounting staff.
•Review ledger reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
•Review and approve bank reconciliations.
•Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and compliance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
•Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
•Sign off on audit schedules and working papers as required.
•Recommend improvements to accounting procedures, controls, and processes.
Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities:
•Prepare, review, and coordinate quarterly and annual statutory returns for management approval.
•Ensure timely completion of all regulatory and statutory filings.
•Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, policies, and internal procedures.
•Liaise with regulators, auditors, actuaries, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders, as required.
•Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting standards and regulatory changes impacting the organization.
Budgeting, Planning & Analysis:
•Assist in the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of the annual budget process.
•Support management in budget execution and variance analysis.
•Prepare financial analyses and reports to support management decision-making.
•Provide financial information and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
Audit & Control:
•Coordinate year-end audit activities and ensure timely completion of audit requests.
•Liaise with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
•Ensure adequate financial controls are maintained and operating effectively.
•Monitor compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
•Maintain appropriate accounting records and documentation to support audit and regulatory requirements.
Fixed Assets & Financial Administration:
•Oversee and maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
•Ensure proper capitalization, disposal, and depreciation of assets.
•Monitor asset verification activities and related reconciliations.
•Support financial projects, systems enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
Departmental Support:
•Assist the Manager, Finance in the day-to-day coordination of Finance Department activities.
•Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
•Prepare management reports, presentations, and ad hoc analyses as required.
•Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management.
People Leadership:
•Supervise and coordinate the daily workflow of direct reports.
•Review work output to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures.
•Provide coaching, training, and technical guidance to direct reports.
•Complete performance appraisals and contribute to employee development plans.
•Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.
Experience Requirements:
•Minimum five (5) years relevant Accounting Experience
•Two (2) years at Supervisory level
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
•Certified Accountant (e.g., ACCA, CPA, etc.) Professional Accounting Degree or equivalent qualification
•Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
•Knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
•Knowledge of accounting software applications and financial reporting tools.
APPLICANT NOTE: We appreciate the interest of all applicants however, only candidates being screened will be contacted. Thank you for considering this opportunity with us.
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