Administrative Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - The University of The West Indies

 

The University of The West Indies

Job Opportunity

We invite suitably qualified applicants to fill position of Administrative Officer (Analyst, Pension, Commercial, Operations and Special Assignments). Office of Finance, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Regional Headquarters.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the senior Financial Management, Pensions, Commercial Operations and Special Assignments, the successful candidate is expected to provide policy driven assistance and carry out functions to support the following:

• Pension Administration for the Administrative, Technical and Service staff (ATS) Pension plan for The UWI. Federated Superannuation System for Universities (FSSU) Pension Scheme for The UWI;
• Commercial Operations activities and properties of The UWI Centre; and
• Special Assignment as assigned.

• MSc in Actuarial Science or Economics or Business Administration or related areas.
• Qualification in pension management and property management.
• At least five years' work experience in a related field with proven experience.

Competencies And Skills:

• Candidate with a proven record of practical experience in pension funds, corporate finance, investment management , excel programming/modeling and management consultancy would be desirable.
• Accounting experience  would be an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of using an enterprise system such as PeopleSoft and Banner Finance.
• Working knowledge of Access will be considered favourable.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, sound judgement and high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent leadership and inter-personal skills and command of both written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet close deadlines.
• Positive attitude, enthusiastic and should have a high level of concentration and ability to readily identify issues and rectify the same.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of team members.

Please submit an application with curriculum vitae and at least three (3) references to reach the University Registrar by May 13, 2022. Applicants required to write under confidential cover, to the University Registrar, Office of Administration, The Vice-Chancellery, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies; 

email: hrapplications@uwimona.edu.jm

Full CV and application forms, which must be completed and can be obtained at the above address and at http:www.uwi.edu/jobs, must be submitted. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the University Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. For further particulars of the post, email us at hrapplications@uwimona.edu.jm

The University of the West Indies recognizes the time and effort it takes to apply for a position and thanks all applications, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.