Pension Accounting Officer

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the position of Pension Accounting Officer in the Investment Accounting & Treasury Management Department.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance of general ledgers for all assigned plans/funds.
• Reconciling the assigned plans/funds valuations with the general ledger.
• Preparing the monthly management accounts with requisite notes for all assigned plans/funds.
• Preparation of monthly journals for valuations and investment related transactions for posting to the general ledger.
• Preparing the draft financial Statements with requisite notes for submission to management and external auditors for all assigned plans/funds.
• Preparing statutory reports for submission to the Financial Securities Commission (FSC) for all assigned plans/funds.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent qualification, such as ACCA Level II.
2. At least two (2) years’ working experience in accountancy at the clerical or supervisory level, preferably in a Bank, Life Insurance Company or Financial institution.
3. Sound knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and control systems.
4. Sound knowledge of legislation governing pension operations.
5. Sound knowledge of fund management, fund accounting and tax reporting.
6. Sound knowledge of investment techniques and financial instruments.
7. Thorough knowledge of the company’s computerised system – Oracle.
8. Knowledge of the company’s products, services and operations.

Applications should be submitted to:

Senior Manager – HR & Records Management

Guardian Life Limited

12 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5

Deadline for submission of application – Friday October 17, 2025

Guardian Life Limited appreciates all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted