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Relief Accountant
UWI – Mona Health Services
- Kingston and St. Andrew
- Not disclosed
- Fixed term contract
- Updated 22/09/2025
- HR Manager
The Accountant is responsible for managing the organisation's accounting functions.
The responsibilities of the Accountant will include, but are not limited to:
- Review and approve financial transactions within assigned limits
- Process and reconcile invoices and payments
- Manage the accounts payable and receivable functions
- Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies
- Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial transactions
- Work closely with the Bursary to ensure timely preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities and recommend adjustments as needed
- Identify and recommend improvements to accounting systems and financial processes
- Provide actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making
- Prepare and present financial reports and information to Management
- Compile documentation and schedules required for internal and external audits
- Support the audit process and liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate financial oversight is maintained
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and internal policies
- Analyze actual revenue performance against budgets and business plans
- Conduct cost-reduction evaluations and lead the development and implementation of cost containment strategies
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- ACCA Level 2 or higher, CPA or equivalent certification
- At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Proficiency with accounting and inventory computer applications. Exposure to Ellucian Banner is considered a plus
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge and experience in accounting and auditing functions
- A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Highly developed analytical, decision-making, leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to think ‘outside the box’ and apply creative and constructive thinking to strategic direction and internal processes and procedures
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
- Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
- Effective time management skills with flexibility to operate in a demanding environment
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Ref: Relief Accountant
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UWI – Mona Health Services
- University of the West Indies, 3 Gibraltar Camp Way, Kingston Jamaica
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