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Contact Email sagicorjobs@careerjamaica.com
Job Information
Job Type Contract
Department Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd.
Category Accounting
Posted 28-01-2025
Job Status
Start Publishing 28-01-2025
Stop Publishing 31-01-2025
[Kingston,Jamaica ]
Description
"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Group Finance team in the capacity of: Accounting Officer (3-month Contract)
Location: Kingston
 
As an Accounting Officer, you will:
  • Ensure accurate and timely audit confirmations are prepared and delivered to requestors.
  • Prepare timely and accurate bank reconciliations for Sagicor Group as required.
  • Ensure accurate and timely audit confirmations are prepared and delivered to requestors.
  • Prepare various audit schedules monthly within Group Standards.
  • Contribute to the efficient and effective workings of the Bank Reconciliation Unit by:
  • Preparing timely and accurate bank reconciliations (daily/weekly/monthly) for Sagicor Group (SBJ/SIJ) as required.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely journals are prepared on a weekly/monthly basis as required.
  • Researching and settling unreconciled items within Group Standards.
  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with Business Support Unit (BSU), Financial System
  • Administration (FSA) and Corporate Trust to ensure timely processing of transactions.
  • Reviewing and managing daily activities to ensure that transactions posted to General Ledger are accurate and complete.
  • Manage and monitor internal controls to ensure they are maintained in accordance with Group procedures.
  • Perform other job-related duties assigned from time to time.
What do you need?
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from a recognized tertiary institution.
  • At least three (3) years’ working experience in accounting.
  • Good knowledge of accounting techniques and frameworks.
  • Good knowledge of Bank Reconciliation Processes.
  • Familiarity with computerised Accounting System.
  • Strong team player.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Sound knowledge of computer software packages including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than January 31, 2025.
While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
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