Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant

Now Hiring: Chief Accountant (Temporary, 3-Month Contract – Possible Extension)
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Industry: Financial Services

A leading financial advisory and equity brokerage firm is seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to support financial operations on a temporary basis. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, managing audits, and contributing to an ongoing ERP implementation project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Supervise and review general ledger entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers related to investments, loans, and equity instruments.
• Support departmental revenue analysis, overhead allocation, and board reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage suspense and clearing accounts.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of taxes, including GCT, payroll, asset, income, and withholding taxes.
• Provide functional support for ERP implementation, particularly in financial data migration and validation.
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management Studies.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior accounting role, preferably within the financial services sector.
• ACCA Level III or equivalent qualification (completed or in progress).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and Jamaican regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Project finance and ERP implementation experience is an asset.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical thinking with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Commitment to professional ethics and regulatory compliance.