Accountant - Jamaica

The Business and Employment Centre is recruiting on behalf of our client in Jamaica. The Accountant will manage financial transactions, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. Ideal for a detail-oriented, ethical professional ready to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special adhoc financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects company by keeping financial information confidential.
• Responsible for all payables and receivables transaction associated with the company.
• Assist the company with adhering to financial corporate governance rules and regulations.
• Assist the company on local financial and accounting regulations to ensure no breaches on behalf of the company.
• Liaise with trainers to co-ordinate approved training and development programs for all accounting department employees.
• Be open to constant change and improvement of processes and policies.
• Ensure to provide daily, weekly and monthly reports to the manager.
• Perform other related or non- related company duties assigned from time to time.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Detail oriented.
• Time management, reporting and general math skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communications skills
• The job requires a high level of confidentiality, trust and respect.
• High Professional and Ethical standards
• Excels at operating in a fast pace, high pressure multi-tasking environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Sage 300, Accpac, Microsoft Dynamis GP would be an asset

Education and Experience: (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance;
• ACCA or CPA designation would be an asset.
• Minimum 3-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.
• Excellent Computer skills and proficiency at Microsoft Office suite and basic technology literacy is essential.