CAREER OPPORTUNITY
SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (Band 8) (VACANT)
Salary Range – $3,770,761 – $5,071,254 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent will assist in the general day-to-day operations of the accounting department in meeting its strategic objective. Ensures timely updates of financial information to facilitate the production of Financial Reports and Audits.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- At least 5 years’ experience working in an accounting department at a senior level.
- Sc. in Business Administration
or
- SC. Accounting /Management Studies
or
- ACCA Level 2
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Database).
- Working Knowledge of Sage Accounting Software
- Smart Pay or similar payroll solutions
- Knowledge of International Accounting Standards
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to)
- Assist the Finance Manager to achieve an efficient accounting department.
- Assisting with the preparation of the Annual Budget.
- Assist in the preparation of Financial Statements
- Prepares monthly Appropriation-In-Aid Report
- Reconcile General Ledger and Sub-ledger accounts.
- Preparation of Monthly schedules of account balances.
- Checks and verifies staff, board, and fortnightly payroll.
- Ensure GCT, Statutory Returns, Withholding Tax Certificate, Contractor’s Levy are paid and filed monthly.
- Supervise the accounting clerks.
- Authorize payments for contractors/suppliers.
- Maintains the company’s Fixed Asset Register
- Ensure adherence to Expenditure Budget
- Any other duties assigned.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed rèsumè and application letter no later than Friday, February 16, 2023 to:
Manager Corporate Services
Rural Water Supply Limited
3rd Floor, The Towers
25 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5.
Email: info@rwsl.gov.jm
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.