Accounting Officer

About the role

A well-established company is seeking an experienced Accounting Officer to manage its accounting operations and strengthen its financial systems, processes and controls. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective payroll administration and timely statutory compliance, while providing financial insights to support business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accounting systems, policies and procedures for payroll, client billing, accounts receivable, cash management and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records, the general ledger and supporting schedules using QuickBooks.
• Complete the monthly accounting close within 10 business days of month-end and prepare accrual-based financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Reconcile bank, payroll, receivables, payables and intercompany accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage client invoicing, verify billing against contracts, monitor aged receivables and follow up on overdue balances.
• Process or oversee payroll for about 200 agents and other employees.
• Ensure timely preparation, filing and payment of statutory obligations such as PAYE, Education Tax, NIS, NHT, HEART contributions and GCT.
• Prepare a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, monitor cash needs and support banking activities.
• Implement internal controls, identify financial risks and recommend corrective action.
• Prepare monthly management reports, budgets, forecasts and analyses of client profitability and operating costs.
• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors and support lender and investor due diligence.
• Provide clear, timely financial guidance to the CEO while keeping financial information confidential.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, payroll, accounts receivable and monthly close.
• ACCA, CPA, CA or an equivalent professional qualification, or advanced progress towards certification, strongly preferred.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and experience preparing financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of Jamaican payroll and statutory tax requirements.
• Experience establishing or improving accounting systems, policies and procedures.
• Experience in a BPO, shared-services environment or other labour-intensive service business is an asset; ICAJ membership and audit-firm training or close work with external auditors is an advantage.

Required skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, accounting and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and integrity.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including explaining financial information to non-finance stakeholders.