Assistant Accountant (Caribbean Broilers - CB Group) - Kingston, Jamaica

Finance & Accounting · Newport East, Kingston

Department Finance & Accounting

Employment Type Open-Ended

Minimum Experience Experienced

Assistant Accountant 

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the timely preparation of weekly and monthly reports for assigned Divisions/Entities. Assignments may also include assisting with the preparation of monthly reviews and analytical reports.

The Assistant Accountant will primarily focus on:

• Ensuring timely preparation of weekly and monthly reports
• Preparing journal entries as assigned
• Ensuring all relevant accounting schedules are completed within stipulated timelines 
• Preparing reconciliations as assigned e.g., bank accounts, prepayments, payroll elective deductions liabilities, clearing accounts, sub-ledgers, etc.
• Maintaining fixed assets register for the Divisions/Entities to which you are assigned
• Attending and overseeing stock counts for the Divisions/Entities to which you are assigned
• Assisting with preparation of cheque payments and supporting documents as necessary
• Assisting in ensuring the Divisions/Entities to which you are assigned comply with all regulations – legal, statutory, ISO9001 (where applicable) 
• Liaising with External and Internal auditors as required
• Working with Financial Accountants to implement policy decisions

In order to perform these duties to the highest level the ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Presently pursuing accounting qualifications e.g. ACCA, FCA, CPA, MBA with a major in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years experience in Accounting or Audit management.
• Strong knowledge of current changes in Accounting Standards & Principles

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