Accounts Manager (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Defence Force

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF as a Professional Entry Officer, to fill the following position:

Accounts Manager

Caribbean Military Academy

Candidates must meet the following requirements and competencies

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Minimum Professional and Educational Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) and/or Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Master Degree in Accounting or Equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in accounting of which three (3) years' should be at the supervisory level.
• Experience working with large budgets.
• Experience working in Finance or Accounting in a higher education institution would be a distinct asset.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations; including the Generally accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Excellent knowledge of budget preparations.
• Good knowledge of audit preparations.
• Ability to manipulate and analyse large amounts of data.
• Capacity to analyse complex financial situations and develop effective solutions;
• Ability to understand and effectively navigate the unique financial and operational aspects of a military environment.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Ability to direct and supervise staff.
• A meticulous approach to ensuring precision and completion of financial records.
• Excellent report preparation and writing skills.
• Excellent team management and training skills.
• Competence in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability with a diverse community.

Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Attitude

• Possess and aptitude and desire to assimilate in military life.
• A systemic, thorough, and highly-organised approach to work with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Military Standards

• In addition to the academic qualifications and competencies, candidates must be able to pass the assessment requirements for enlistment in the JDF.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for Schools, Units and Sub-Units of the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA).
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Office.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
• Manage the accounts of all Schools at the CMA.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to JDF policies and regulations.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances through coordination with Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force (HQ JDF).
• Coordinate with external funders to complete assigned accounting tasks, such as course costings and course tuitions.
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.
• Ensure adherence to the JDF's internal policies.

Application Letters and Resumes are to be submitted by Monday, 12 August, 2024 via email to pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm and be addressed:

SO1 J1 (Pers and Admin),

Headquarters,

Jamaica Defence Force,

Up Park Camp, Kingston 5.