Accountant

We are looking to hire an experienced Accountant to join our team in Montego Bay

Job purpose: 

Responsible for ensuring all accounting records for the designated legal entity/entities for which they are responsible are accurate and updated in a timely manner. Reconciliation of balance sheet including the preparation of appropriate supporting schedules. 

Main duties/responsibilities: 

1. Perform month-end accounting activities such as balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and appropriate balance sheet schedules. Including among others; pre-payments, accruals, depreciation. 
2. Analyse financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions. 
3. Ensuring expenses are approved by budget holder and in line with budget. 
4. Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion. 
5. Fully participate in audit activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation. 
6. Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations. 

Qualifications, knowledge & experience:  

• ACCA Part qualified accountant with a motive towards completing their qualification. 
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant discipline is beneficial. 
• Working knowledge of Great Plains, Management Reporter and Jet Analytics an advantage 
• Working knowledge of Excel to an Intermediate level, pivots, vlookups etc. 
• 3+ years’ experience in similar position 
• Familiarity with the outsourcing customer service industry a plus 

 Functional skills and abilities: 

• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and oral communication skills 
• Skill in establishing & maintaining effective working relationships with the proven ability to work in a matrix environment across functional lines. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 
• High level of integrity, ethics, and commitment to confidentiality. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various departments. 
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities. 
• Self-starter, high energy; comfortable interacting with management at the senior level