Supervisor – Accounting Systems IT Support

Do you have a bachelor's degree (BSc.) in Information Technology or a related field or ten (10) years’ experience in a similar position? Do you have knowledge and experience in Accounting? Please see details below.

Supervisor – Accounting Systems I.T Support

Job Summary

The purpose of the role of Supervisor – Accounting Systems IT, is to provide advice and support in the use of appropriate technology, thereby enabling the Finance department to better achieve its objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities Summary

General

• Assists with the automation of a number of accounting processes and reports.
• Provides I.T. support for the General Ledger System (SunSystems) and peripheral applications.
• Ensures the integrity of data within the SunSystems database by the following: -
• Ensures that access to SunSystem users is limited only to the authorized individuals.
• Maintains a log on the various user groups and their appropriate sanctions.
• Conducts a bi-annual audit of Sun users to ensure that users who leave the company are removed from the SunSystems directory of users.
• On request, trains employees in the various features of SunSystems and related applications this includes account query, journal entry, journal importation and report writing.
• Reviews the monthly issues report as circulated by SSIT to assess the SunSystem related problems and have discussions with the management of the Finance department to improve any inefficiency noted.
• Develops a high degree of competence in all software tools used by the Finance department and provide assistance when required.
• Performs system revaluations for the Sagicor Life (Barbados & EC Regions) and Sagicor Capital Life, as required.
• Performs quarterly revaluations for Sagicor Life (Barbados & EC Regions) and Capital Life as required for Ledger K.
• Creates new general ledger accounts.
• Assists the Disbursements Unit with the creation of Vendor Codes, any issues that may arise during disbursement process (ACH, CHEQUES), the generation of bank ready ACH files.
• Assists all Entities within the SLI group with Sunsystem related issues.
• Provide collaborative support to SSIT for any Sunsystem Ad hoc requests.

General Ledger Interfaces

• Provides general support to the bank reconciliation area in the reconciliation of Sunsystem, Genelco and Capsil bank transactions to the VEFT bank file, as needed.
• Monitor and re-submit failures from the ESB interface for daily transactions from Capsil and GIAS to the SUN General Ledger. (BEL, CAB, SLA, SLB, SLT, SOT & SSL). Maintain the relevant control logs and provide the Finance department’s management with a weekly status report of this process.
• Provide oversight on the interfaces from Genelco to the SUN General Ledger on a weekly/monthly basis. Maintain the relevant control logs and provide the Finance department’s management with a weekly/ monthly status report on this process.
• Effects interface from ESB to SUN General Ledger for IFRS17 transactions.

Other

• Keeps abreast of the development of various system features which could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Companies general ledger processing.
• Provides support for the Regulatory function within the department, as required.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor degree (BSc.) in Information Technology or a related field or ten (10) years’ experience in a similar position.
• High level of knowledge and experience in Accounting is required.
• Expert knowledge in the use of the Microsoft Office software
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral form is essential.
• Must be goal oriented and be able to work under pressure.

Applications

If you meet the requirements outlined above, and you are seeking an opportunity to advance your career with a leading company that has a local, regional, and international footprint, please submit your CV or Resume as soon as possible using the Apply Now portal.

Closing date for applications is January 18, 2026

Whereas we thank all applicants, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.