Manager - Financial Reporting

Barita Investments Limited is recruiting for a qualified and highly competent Manager – Financial Reporting to join our Finance Department.

ABOUT THE OPPROTUNITY:

Barita Investments Limited is recruiting for a qualified and highly competent Manager – Financial Reporting to join our Finance Department. The incumbent’s responsibility is to ensure the accurate recording of transactions, manage the staff members of the department and provide accurate and timely reporting of information to internal and external customers. The Manager will execute internal and external analysis and reporting for certain business units.  

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Direct and monitor the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements according to stipulated guidelines for submission to the Board, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Senior management and Head Office.
• Approve journal entries and ensure that all transactions are recorded, and general ledger is updated and maintained on a monthly basis.
• Review bank reconciliations and suspense/clearing account analysis.
• Perform review of subledger recon for products including investments, repurchase agreement, loans, and equity.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all statutory and regulatory requirements, including the preparation and submission of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE).
• Ensure the timely filing and payment of all tax returns including GCT, Payroll taxes, Asset tax, Income tax and Withholding tax.
• Assist with the annual budgeting exercise.
• Assist with timely completion of internal and external audits.
• Review and post Accounts Payable invoices.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders on a regular basis to discuss operational issues, key metrics.
• Recommend changes in policies, procedures and processes to minimize risk and improve efficiency of finance unit.
• Coach, mentor and evaluate staff members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Management Studies or equivalent
• ACCA level III
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in a similar capacity
• Experience in financial services industry will be an advantage
• In depth knowledge of financial reporting systems

REQUISITE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Sound analytical, problem solving and investigative skill
• Sound knowledge of computerized accounting and spreadsheet packages
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Sound negotiation and persuasion skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge and use of office productivity tools (MS Office, etc.)

Suitable candidates who are interested may submit their application to the Senior Manager - Human Resource on or before August 31, 2023.