Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Our Group of companiesoffer Design Development, Real Estate Development and high-end Property Management services. 

The portfolio responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information, ensuring that all expenditure is within the limits of the approved budgets and in accordance with approved accounting policies and procedures. The individual is also responsible for the preparation of financial projections and cash budgets for the company, providing pertinent data to inform and guide the deliberations of the Board.

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, mature, and self-motivated individual who possesses strong administrative skills, well-developed communication skills, having the necessary professional training, aptitude and a proven record of achievement. The successful candidate will apply the necessary skills to ensure the optimization of resources and the achievement of objectives and targets. The candidate should be highly computer literate and growth oriented. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems.
• Assist the CEO on the organization’s financial, budgeting, and administrative processes with an eye to continuously developing and improving systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Well-developed team-building and leadership skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work within deadlines.
• Displays high level professionalism.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• IT skills necessary in the new digital environment.
• Able to travel internationally is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge Requirements

• ACCA Level 2, CPA or Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica).
• Master’s in Accounting or Finance discipline.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standard for SME’s (IFRS for SME’s).
• In-depth knowledge of Jamaica’s Taxation and Labor laws.
• Extensive experience using computerized accounting software.
• Experience in a construction, tourism, real estate or manufacturing environment leading a team or senior audit participation would be ideal.
• Experience working for company listed on the stock exchange preferred. 

If you fulfill the requirements for this position and are highly motivated to lead the Finance and Accounting Operations in this growing business, we invite you to apply, before but no later than July 10, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.