Accounting Officer TEST DO NOT APPLY
Not Disclosed
- Clarendon / Kingston and St. Andrew / St. Elizabeth
- Negotiable
- Permanent full-time
- Updated 18/12/2025
- Human Resources
Accounting Officer
DEPARTMENT: Accounts
REPORTS TO: Finance Manager
Core Functions
Process Investments and reconcile Investments Portfolio
Review the Bank Reconciliation Statement
Verify balances on the General Ledger Daily Report
Process Statutory Returns
Prepare reports for the monthly Financial Statements
Acquisition of Office Furniture and Equipment
Mapping of General Ledger with Balance Sheet and Income & Expenditure Statements
Updating General Ledger with budgeted figures
Responsibilities and Duties
Investment Process Management
Process all investment on behalf of the Credit Union as instructed/required
Prepare Investment Schedules and register
Ensure processing on monthly accrual entries
Organize for collection of — interest/ principal payments and update register accordingly
Make claim for repayment of Income Tax Return deducted at source and follow - up for refund if not set of against our withholding tax liability.
Bank Reconciliation Process Management
Review bank reconciliation statement daily
Review bi-monthly and monthly reconciliation statements for submission to the Finance Manager/General Manager
Follow-up and retrieve outstanding entries on Bank Statement
Ensure that delayed cash entries are cleared daily
Sign all entries relating to the Bank reconciliation Statement
Review outstanding cheque listing and ensure stale dated cheques are removed.
Prepare financial reports as required to be submitted to the Finance Manager monthly inclusive of BOJ/JCCUL/Dept. of Co-operatives and board reports
Acquire Office Furniture, Equipment and any other necessities if required
Maintain up-to-date records of all equipment / furniture
Ensure all bills are paid promptly.
Daily review of General Ledger for anomalies. Ensure entries are corrected in a timely manner.
Review Process Statutory Returns monthly and annually (PAYE, NIS, NHT, Education Tax, Withholding Tax and General Consumption Tax).
Coordinate payroll adjustments for submission to service provider.
Ensure that all accrual and prepayment entries are processed monthly
Reconcile accrual and prepayment accounts
Ensure that the external credit payments are made according to agreed payment terms
Assist with the preparation of documentation for the Annual Audit.
Update core banking system with annual budget information.
Provides leadership and direction to Accounting Clerk
Emphasis on team building through ongoing improvement in hard and soft skills required to produce a more effective work force.
Conducts regular employee performance reviews with accounting clerk and advise them regarding professional and skills development
Relieve Finance Manager whenever necessary
Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Authorize and sign transactions within prescribed limits
Act on behalf of Finance Manager in absence once assigned.
Minimum Requirements
First Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
Minimum of five (5) years work experience preferable in a Financial Institution with at least three (3) years in an accounting environment.
ACCA Level 11
Key Skills and Knowledge
In depth Knowledge of accounting and accounting systems
In depth Knowledge of the Credit Union's processing procedures
In depth Knowledge of the Credit Union's products and services
Sound Knowledge of the computer systems
Communication Skills (both oral and written)
Time Management skills
Innovativeness
Organizational Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (specific emphasis on Excel)
Analytical
Leadership
Attention to detail
