Senior Accountant

Providing Strong Support to the CFO in relation to the preparation and maintenance of accurate financial information

 VACANCY NOTICE

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply to fill the post of Senior Accountant at the Eastern Caribbean Asset Management Corporation (ECAMC), headquartered in Antigua and Barbuda.

The ECAMC was established by the member Governments of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) in response to the increase in non-performing loans (NPLs) in the commercial banking sector.  The statutory purposes of the ECAMC are to:

(1)   Carry on the business of asset management, including acquiring the whole or part of, dealing with, managing, and disposing of assets or liabilities of approved financial institutions in an expeditious manner; and

(2)   Act as the receiver for a financial institution whenever appointed by the Central Bank under the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Agreement and the Banking Act.

The successful candidate will be based in Antigua and Barbuda.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:

• A degree in Accounting;
• At least five (5) years banking experience in Accounting;
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent) would be an asset;
• Experience in using Core Director Software; and
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

 APPLICANTS SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks successfully;
• Ability to work unsupervised;
• Exceptional written, oral and presentation skills; and
• Ability to work as part of a team

 DUTIES

The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Key responsibilities of the Senior Accountant will include:

• Providing strong support to the CFO in relation to the preparation and maintenance of accurate financial information;
• Assisting the CFO in financial planning, budgeting and financial strategy;
• Effectively supervising departmental staff to ensure the highest standard of productivity, efficiency and customer service;
• Seek to add value to the operating procedures and office protocols by:
  • Identifying and presenting resolutions for complex operational problems;
  • Developing cost reduction strategies; and
  • Recommending amendments as necessary to achieve standardization.
•  Conducting periodic financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, gaps or variances; and
• Assisting the CFO in assessing the commercial viability of development plans and proposals prepared by the Asset Management Department; and
• Assisting in the management of the Corporation’s investments in accordance with approved policies and procedures.

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants are also invited to indicate their minimum and average compensation package expectations.  All compensation will be in Eastern Caribbean Dollars.

 The following documents must be submitted:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• At least two references

Letter of application, together with CV and references, should be addressed to:

The Eastern Caribbean Asset Management Corporation

Woods Center

Suite 23

Friars Hill Road

P. O. Box W660

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

Documents should be delivered by email or mailed to the above address. All documents should be received by May 13, 2022. Preference will be given to nationals and residents of the ECCU member territories.