Assistant Manager – Fund Accounting, Sigma Global Funds (Contract)

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"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 Fund Accounting team in the capacity of:

Assistant Manager – Fund Accounting, Sigma Global Funds (Contract)
(Grade 3)

Assist the Accounting Manager in the accounting and reporting function of the Company.

Remain apprised of the company’s operations, macro-economic variables, generally accepted accounting practices, international accounting standards and the stated policies and procedures of the company.

Location: Kingston

As an Assistant Manager – Fund Accounting, Sigma Global Funds, you will:

• Maintain an accurate General Ledger.
• Ensure assigned analysis and reconciliations are prepared and approved within stipulated timelines, including but not limited to (investment movement schedule, NAV reconciliation, investment validation checklist, transaction costs schedule, loan schedule, inter- company reconciliations, broker reconciliations, investment property schedule, payables and receivables schedules).
• Review and approval of schedules, reconciliation and journal vouchers prepared by Accounting Officers.
• Preparing daily reconciliations between the monthly financials and the General Ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Preparation of statutory financial reports/returns including FSC filings and BOJ Foreign Exchange Limit report.
• Preparation of audited financial statements.
• Prepare the fund’s daily Net Asset Value and prices for assigned funds.
• Ensuring all outstanding Subscriptions and Redemptions are cleared timely and units updated on the financial statements.
• Reviewing daily maturity letter and transaction reports generated by SIJL for accuracy and completeness.
• Effectively communicate and resolve issues with third party service providers.
• Ensure broker reconciliations are prepared, review and reconciling items cleared timely.
• Ensure GL extracts from third party service providers are uploaded daily in the General Ledger.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of regulations and other legislation relevant to the company’s businesses and any procedures necessary to respond appropriately to the requirements to ensure compliance
• Perform other job-related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• B.Sc. Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent (e.g. ACCA Level 2) or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Two (2) years’ experience in accounting at the supervisory level.
• Experience in a bank, life insurance company or financial institution preferred.
• Sound knowledge of computer software packages including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Working knowledge of IFRS Financial Reporting, basic financial analysis, Taxation and accounting practice in financial services entities.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills, communication skills, flexibility and an ability to manage the variety of tasks assigned.
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures and knowledge of the company’s operations.
• Knowledge of stated policies & procedures.
• Knowledge of the company’s products, services and operations.
• Knowledge of preparation of routine IFRS compliant financial statements.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and tax law.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with software used by the entity to record financial transactions.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than December 19, 2025.

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