Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

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, five (5) mini branches and several banking agent across Jamaica.

 ACCOUNTING CLERK -Fixed Term Contract

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. 

Responsibilities will cover key areas including;

Reconcile bank, 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.

 Maintain schedules and sub ledgers:

• 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 AR an AP are cleared within established timelines.

• Ensure reconciliation of supplier’s accounts

• Ensure proper maintenance of the prepayment schedules and advise Business Unit heads of expiry of key services including software license and maintenance.

 Provide support in the preparation of:

• quarterly consolidated schedules
• monthly financial statements and business unit reports

• Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate requests for information and support.

Required Qualification, experience and key competencies: 

The successful candidate should have:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Management Studies   
• Minimum of one (1) year 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.)

First Global upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.