Accountant needed (Kingston, Jamaica)

An insurance brokerage is seeking an Accountant. 

Job Description:

The Accountant is responsible for managing the accounting department, including supervising other accounting staff, company cash management and receivable functions, reviewing all general ledger transactions, closing of accounting periods and finalizing monthly trail balance, reviewing internal controls and coordinating audit management.

Essential Functions:

• Manage company budget and related expenses
• Prepare timely reports for the F.S.C.
• Monitor companies Petty Cash Float, Account Receivables and Account Payables
• Compile information and reports for external auditors as required.
• Maintaining the accounting month close process, ensuring that all cash management transactions are recorded completely, approving and preparing journal entries and other account balance reconciliation.
• Review accounting documentation and processes to recommend develop and improve internal controls.
• Reports for daily and weekly cash flow.
• Manage the cash management process ensuring that all cash and banking transactions are updated accurately and timely.
• Oversee monthly company bank reconciliations.
• Any other duties may be requested.

Qualifications:

• Strong time management skills.
• Knowledge in cost accounting and experience in the Insurance industry would be an asset.
• Excellent and energetic team player.
• Possess excellent analytical skills.
• Detail oriented, results driven confident and quick thinking individuals.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years' senior accounting experience.
• ACCA Level 11 or Bachelor's Degree in accounting / equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of acceptable financial accounting principles and procedures.
• Strong work ethics, organized, excellent leadership abilities combined with excellent written and oral communication.
• Experience working in Insurance brokerage or companies will be an asset.

Qualifiers should email applications and resumes to:

info@pinnaclejm.com by December 3, 2022.