Assistant Accountant

To support the Chief Accountant in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Jamaican accounting standards, and delivering timely, audit-ready financial information.

Assistant Accountant

Position Details

Role: Assistant Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Accountant

Location: CCL Business Technology, 6 Ripon Road, Kingston 5 [On-site]

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $2,500,000 - $3,500,000 per annum

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

Job Purpose

To support the Chief Accountant in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Jamaican accounting standards, and delivering timely, audit-ready financial information. Contributes to month-end close discipline, process improvements, internal controls, and overall workflow optimization using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in compliance with Jamaican Financial Reporting Standards (JFRS) or applicable IFRS-adopted standards.
2. Assist with the preparation of audit schedules, working papers, and footnotes to facilitate internal and external audits.
3. Perform bank reconciliations and cash management routines; monitor liquidity and cash flow reporting.
4. Maintain and reconcile general ledger, sub-ledgers (A/R, A/P, payroll), and fixed assets registers; investigate and resolve variances.

1. Assist with month-end close processes to ensure timely closings; contribute to the development and documentation of close procedures.
2. Participate in the preparation of tax computations, VAT/GST compliance, and other statutory reporting as required by Jamaican law.
3. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable management, including aging analyses and dispute resolution.
4. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; assist in the preparation of management reports.
5. Maintain internal controls documentation; monitor compliance with control objectives and implement improvements.
6. Collaborate with auditors and other departments to gather information and respond to inquiries.
7. Ensure data integrity within the accounting system (QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise or other ERP as applicable); assist with system maintenance, user access reviews, and reporting templates.
8. Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance accuracy.
9. Ensure confidentiality and security of financial information in line with company policies and Jamaican data protection regulations.
10. Any other task that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

.                 Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification (e.g., ACCA Jamaica, CPA Jamaica) preferred.

.                 Experience: 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a Jamaica-based organization or with exposure to local regulatory requirements.

.                 Software: Experience with QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise; knowledge of other ERP/GL systems is a plus.

  .                 Compliance: Familiarity with Jamaican tax regulations (VAT, income tax), payroll processing, and statutory reporting requirements.

Key Competencies

.                 Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of Jamaican accounting standards (JFRS), IFRS-adopted practices, and tax compliance basics relevant to Jamaica.

.                 Financial Reporting: Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, schedules, and reconciliations.

.                 Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, and reporting.

.                 Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills; ability to investigate variances and identify root causes.

.                 Time Management: Efficient prioritization to meet month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines.

.                 Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; effective interaction with teammates, management, and external auditors.

.                 Ethics & Compliance: Strong integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to financial policies and regulatory requirements.

.                 Tech Proficiency: Proficient with QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise (or equivalent ERP); proficient in Excel; comfortable with financial systems and reporting tools.

.                 Collaboration: Team player with the ability to work cross-functionally with accounting, finance, operations, and external stakeholders.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

.                 Month-End Close Timeliness: Complete all month-end close activities by the defined close date with 100% on-time close.

.                 Accuracy of Financial Statements: Variance between reported numbers and supporting schedules less than [0]% over tolerance each period.

.                 Audit Readiness: All audit schedules prepared and supported; zero material audit-identified adjustments.

.                 Reconciliations: 95–100% of bank, GL, and sub-ledger reconciliations completed and signed off each month.

.                 Journal Entries: Number of pre-approved journal entries processed; ratio of standard vs. non-standard entries with approvals.

.                 Tax/GCT Compliance: Tax returns prepared and filed on time with zero penalties or material errors.

.                 Process Improvement Initiatives: Number of implemented process improvements per quarter; measurable time or error reduction.

.                 Data Integrity: Data quality score from internal controls checks; number of data integrity issues resolved within SLA.

.                 Cash Management: Cash forecast accuracy within ± [5]% for the next 30/60 days; liquidity metrics maintained.

.                 Stakeholder Satisfaction: Internal client feedback (finance, operations) rated at least [4] out of 5 on responsiveness and support.

Reporting Relationships

Reports To: Chief Accountant

Collaborates with: Finance team, Operations, Auditors, and external service providers as needed.

Training and Development

• Participation in Jamaican regulatory updates, tax changes, and advanced accounting topics as required.
• On-the-job training for process improvements and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise enhancements.

Compliance and Legal

• Adherence to Jamaican labor laws, data protection regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• All activities to be conducted in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.