Finance Officer/Local Accountant

China Harbour Engineering Company Jamaica Ltd. is hiring a Finance Officer/Local Accountant to support the preparation and maintenance of the company's local books in Peachtree, ensuring month-end closing, etc. are completed accurately, timeously, and in compliance with regulations.

China Harbour Engineering Company Jamaica Ltd. is hiring a Finance Officer/Local Accountant to support the preparation and maintenance of the company's local books in Peachtree, ensuring vouchers, ledgers, supporting schedules, and month-end closing are completed accurately, timeously, and in compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the company's local books in Peachtree, ensuring vouchers, ledgers, supporting schedules, and month-end closing are completed accurately and on time.

• Handle daily accounting work for local books, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, bank reconciliations, payroll support, statutory payment support, and document filing.

• Prepare and support local tax filings, statutory schedules, and tax working papers, and monitor compliance deadlines.

• Liaise with the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), tax consultants, auditors, banks, and relevant government authorities on routine tax, statutory, and accounting matters.

• Reconcile local books with internal management records and support monthly/quarterly management reporting, audit requests, and ad hoc finance assignments.

• Follow internal control procedures and maintain proper filing of vouchers, tax records, bank documents, and correspondence.

• Support communication with project teams and other departments regarding local accounting and tax matters.

• Assist the Finance Manager in improving the timeliness, accuracy, and compliance of local accounting work.

• Undertake other duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

Educational background:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ACCA/CAT/CPA or equivalent professional progress is preferred.

• Sound knowledge of local accounting, month-end closing, bank reconciliation, and Jamaican tax/statutory compliance. Good understanding of local payroll-related deductions, tax filing processes, and day-to-day liaison with TAJ. Strong written and verbal English Language/communication. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Hands-on experience with Peachtree accounting software is required; experience with other accounting systems is an advantage.

• At least 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience in Jamaica. Practical experience in local bookkeeping, tax/statutory compliance, audit support, and dealing with external stakeholders is strongly preferred. 

 Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by May 10, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.