ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

JOB OPPORTUNITY

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

About the company

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture defined by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets. A culture driven by our people, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures. We are also proud to be named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute (2012-2022). The Gallagher Caribbean Group has offices spread across 10 Caribbean territories and has a vacancy for an Accounting Associate at its Barbados office.

Role Summary

The incumbent will have responsibility for supporting the accounting functions of the Finance team.  Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to (a) managing and processing transactions related to clients’ insurance policies ensuring accurate record-keeping within the EPIC system; (b) preparing client receipts for both in-person and online transactions; (c) reconciling daily physical cheques and credit card batches with system receipt batches, and preparing bank deposits; (d) reconciling monthly insurer statements, in addition to flagging and remittance preparation of insurer payments, (e) preparing journal entries; (f) generating unapplied cash reports and (g) lending support to the Accounting Technicians as required.

Competencies:

• Familiarity with Accounting Principles and financial practices sufficient to carry out job function
• Knowledge of international accounting reporting standards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work well with teams
• Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain high levels of tact, discretion and confidentiality
• Problem solving skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• At least 2 years’ experience within an accounting environment

Qualifications & Experiences:

Interested persons should apply by submitting their cover letter and résumé Accounting Associate in St Michael, Barbados | Gallagher Careers Home before June 12^th, 2025.

 Please be advised that we accept all applications, however, only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Arthur J. Gallagher and Company is one of the oldest and largest insurance intermediaries in the English speaking Caribbean. In addition to having offices in many islands, we also have licences and correspondents in territories where we do not have physical offices.

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