Accountant (Finance and Administration)

KPMG CARICOM seeks to identify a talented and driven individual to join us as an Accountant (Finance and Administration) in our Kingston office.

KPMG in Caricom is a member firm of KPMG International, and is comprised of offices in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean operating as one integrated business.

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KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world.

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Being a member of our Finance and Administration team at KPMG in Caricom means being a part of a group of highly skilled, goal-driven people that genuinely admire working together to produce high-caliber work.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and review inputs for accuracy and completeness.
• Make/review/post journal entries where necessary.
• To aid in or review the reconciliation of subledgers, general ledger accounts 
• To assist with the maintenance of the subledgers for the staff loan balances.
• To offer aid in securing the payment of statutory deductions.
• Reviews prepared GCT returns for submission
• Review requests for RTGS or cheque payments
• Timely and effective management of general ledgers. 
• To prepare monthly draft financial statements.
• Prepare audited financial statements and liaise with auditors during the audit process.
• Review monthly operations cost reports 
• Review monthly cost analysis and explanations for variances
• To review bank reconciliations 
• To ensure that the fixed asset register is maintained
• To supervise and maintain prepayments and other audit schedules
• Lead and train staff, review their work, ensuring that they understand the objectives and implications of the work they are doing.
• Examine the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of internal controls and systems and make recommendations    thereon.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from recognized university in Accounting, Finance 
• Master’s in Accounting or fully qualified Chartered Accountants (e.g., ACCA or CPA) 
• At least four (4) years post qualification accounting experience. Experience in Pension Fund accounting would be an asset.

KEY SKILLS:

• Functional knowledge of accounting standards
• Exceptional organization, planning and administration skills
• Excellent leadership skills 
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience using SAGE/ACCPAC software in a professional role.
• Analytical mind and excellent problem solving and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and willing to travel.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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