Accounting Officer

Accounting Officer

About FGB

First Global Bank is a Jamaican-based commercial bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GraceKennedy Limited. Operating since 2002, FGB has a reputation of redefining the banking experience through its commitment to technology and a high standard of service delivery. The bank was first to deliver several digital channels including the Caribbean’s First Video Teller Machine and expanded service delivery through agent banking services. FGB also offers one of the best rated online banking platforms (Global Access). First Global Bank currently operates eight (8) main branches and fourteen (14) banking agents across Jamaica.

   ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Purpose of position

1. To provide accounting and reporting support to the Finance Department and to process transactions through the general ledger and the various sub-ledger systems.  

2. Prepare daily bank reconciliations, maintenance of asset registers and sub-ledgers and assist with the preparation of management and other reports. 

Responsibilities will cover key areas including;

1. Reconcile bank, intercompany and broker accounts:

• Monitor accounts statements, verify all entries and general ledger balances, and reconcile the account/statement entries
• Ensure entries are cleared within the department’s stipulated timeframe.
• Prepare invoices and follow up with collection in a timely manner

 2. Maintain registers, sub-ledgers and assigned schedules based on agreed standards

• Ensure proper maintenance of the fixed asset register including:
  •  a) proper classification of assets,
  •  b) tagging of new assets
  • c)  retirement of assets, in accordance with the company’s fixed asset policy.
  • Reconcile assigned sub-ledgers to the respective G/L accounts, suppliers’ accounts and other reconciliation, assigned.

 3. Prepare reports and analyze general ledger accounts.

• Prepare schedules for:
  • ALCO, Board, Audit Committee or other committee reports.
  • quarterly consolidated schedules
  • monthly financial statements and business unit reports
  • Assist in clearing of suspense accounts E.g., Manual draft account etc.

 4. Provide input to the annual budgeting exercise.

 5. Maintain approved internal control procedures:

• Assist in preparation of statutory returns to ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Perform regular self-audit reviews as required.
• Adhere to quality control guidelines established for the department, Bank/Securities Company policies, procedures and Limits of Authority.

Required Qualification, experience and key competencies: 

The successful candidate should have:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Management Studies and pursuing ACCA level 11 or CPA
• Minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in a regulated financial entity.
• Ability to learn relevant mainframe applications.
• Knowledge of general ledger application and sub-ledger systems
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out procedures and detailed instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure to meet established timelines.
• Effective communication and people skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Working knowledge of PC applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, etc.)