Accountant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Active Home Centre

Active Home Centre, Jamaica's #1 Retailer in "home management" products , seeks to identify a highly confidential, detail oriented individual to join the team and support the operations of the Accounts Department.

Accountant

The selected candidate will have responsibility for performing various aspects of the Company's Accounting  and Finance functions. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated successful track record in this capacity and should be able to work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate and timely posting of entries to the general ledger
• Assist in the development of accounting systems to ensure compliance and promote the integrity and security of the company's financial data
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of the payroll and payroll related data
• Prepare and file GCT, contractor's levy and other statutory taxes on time
• Review and prepare reconciliations and fixed assets register
• Assist in the review and approval of all postings, daily or monthly transaction updates to general and sub-ledger accounts
• Assist in maintaining effective accounts receivables and payables systems to ensure timely receipts and payments
• Oversee cash management operations of the Retail Department
• Prepare management reports monthly and as required
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, customers, suppliers and tax authority

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• ACCA Level II or Bachelor's degree majoring in Finance or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of acceptable financial, accounting principles and procedures
• Strong knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls including accounts payables and receivables, fixed assets and inventory
• Competent in the use of general accounting software
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in accounting
• Detail oriented, results driven, confident and forward thinking individual
• Strong work ethics, organized, excellent leadership abilities combined with excellent written and oral communication

If interested email cover letter and résumé by September 20, 2020 to: careers@activetradersltd.com.

Look forward to growing with you!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.