Accounting Officer - Real Estate Accounting

While we appreciate all applicants, only applications received via Sagicor's career portal https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=sagicorfinP2 will be considered.

"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Group Corporate Accounting team in the capacity of:

 Accounting Officer - Real Estate Accounting

Provide financial accounting support to the Assistant Manager – Real Estate Accounting, Corporate Office to ensure timely updating of general ledger for managed properties and accurate completion of financials, schedules and bank reconciliation.

 Location: Kingston

 As an Accounting Officer, you will:

• Liaise with Accounts Payable, Operations Units, etc. to obtain the requisite details to address reconciling items.
• Ensure that the accounting entries are correctly posted for receipts and payments.

• Ensure that the reconciliations are required and preparation is done by stipulated deadline to ensure reconciling items are cleared prior to month end close.
• Calculate the fees for each property as per management agreement.
• Prepare monthly invoices and ensure the documents are correctly approved.
• Follow through to ensure that payments are completed.
• Monitor and ensure the timely receipt of utility bills with the assistance of the SPS Officers and input utility bills for Voyager.

• Process utility payments using Netteler and record relevant transactions on Voyager.
• Provide reconciliation/ analysis of Supplier statements as requested.

• Process SPS management fees incurred by Sagicor Group Subsidiaries.

• Create required accounting entries for transactions to be updated to the general ledger.

• Analyze accounts for each property to book relevant accruals for Electricity, Water and Security expenses.
• Update supporting schedules.
• Ensure that all receipts and payments are processed on the day received.
• Ensure that relevant accounting entries are booked.
• Perform any other job-related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or ACCA Level II qualifications, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized tertiary institution.

• At least two (2) years’ working experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), and general accounting practices and techniques.
• Familiarity with computerized accounting systems.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• High proficiency in the use of computer software applications including spreadsheets and word processing.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than August 8, 2025.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.