Assistant Manager – 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 Life Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Group Corporate Accounting team in the capacity of:

Assistant Manager – Real Estate Accounting

Provide financial reporting and accounting support to the Manager – Real Estate Accounting, Corporate Office.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation, analysis and reporting of financial and accounting information and management of the company's General Ledger.

Location: Kingston

As an Assistant Manager – Real Estate Accounting, you will:

• Provide oversight for the clearing of the transactions on the bank reconciliation.
• 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.
• Review and post related journals.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and ensure that all items are cleared by the 4th working day.
• Update the supporting schedules required for financial statement preparation.
• Create the required accounting entries for transactions to be updated to the general ledger.
• Prepare Income and Deferred Tax Computations.
• Prepare the financial statements for the parent company and the subsidiary.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Update the supporting schedules required for financial statement preparation.
• Responsible for monthly management reports including written explanations of variances between budget and prior periods.
• Evaluate if variance against budget is in line with expectations and determine if corrective actions can be taken to stem the rise in expenses.
• Identifying trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Compile budgeting information from various sources.
• Prepare the presentation for budget reports including balance sheets, income statements, schedules for capital expenditure, schedules for operating expenses etc.
• Assist Management with the preparation of various cost/benefit analyses for projects and initiatives.
• Prepare monthly investment report for Sagicor Property Services Ltd and Sagicor Real Estate X Fund
• Establishing and evaluating profit plans and the associated expenses.
• Perform any other job-related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent qualifications, from a recognized tertiary institution.
• ACCA Level II or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), and general accounting practices and techniques.
• Working knowledge of the Companies Act and regulatory requirement Familiarity with computerized accounting systems.
• Sound knowledge of computer software packages such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
• High level of motivation and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than June 5, 2025.

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