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