Financial Accounting Manager

Provide advice to the Leadership and Management teams with regards to improving operational and financial performance of the various divisions.

Timely preparation of the monthly accounts through the supervision of Finance and Accounting staff – directly or indirectly - for the division/entities to which you are assigned. These responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in the preparation of monthly reviews, analytical reports and the preparation of annual budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure preparation of relevant financial statements within 5 working days, including explanations for variances to budget, prior periods and weekly profit & loss statements
• Responsible for ensuring timely filing of returns and submission of Direct Funds Transfer Payment Advice for General Consumption Tax (GCT), Statutory Payroll Taxes, Environmental Protection Levy, Corporation and any other tax payments as they fall due
• Review weekly operational reports and collaborating with Cost Accounting Manager to ensure there are no material differences between Monthly Financial Statements and Weekly Profit & Loss statements
• Assist the Financial Reporting Manager with the preparation of PPT presentations for monthly Financial Review meetings
• Ensure all relevant accounting schedules and reconciliations are completed by the 15th working day
• Required to make on-site visits to each production facility/profit center under your responsibility
• Discuss monthly financial statements with divisional managers with a view to staying current on the plans and projections of the entities/divisions to which assigned
• Daily update of sub-ledger transactions to the general ledger
• Prepare and review journal vouchers for compliance with Group accounting policy and approve posting to the general ledger
• Ensure accounts receivable and payable aged listings are reviewed each period for division(s) to which you are assigned, in order to satisfy yourself that these listings agree to the balance in the general ledger as well as appear to be reasonable and properly maintained
• Close management of sundry and other non-trade receivable balances
• Oversight for Accounts Payable team for the group
• Work with senior managers to implement policy decisions
• Review loan applications from staff, farmers, and third parties
• Assist with preparation of unscheduled reports to facilitate decision-making
• Continually review internal control processes with a view to improving same
• Facilitate/conduct staff training – in particular in-house training
• Any other general duties reasonably assigned

Requirements:

• First degree from an accredited institution ideally in finance or accounting
• Professional accreditation for Finance / Accounting e.g. ACCA, CPA or equivalent
• Seven (7) years’ experience in Accounting or Auditing management
• Strong knowledge of current IFRS, Jamaican laws
• An effective communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills for planning and budgeting
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office software applications
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail in all work areas
• Ability to implement company policies and procedures