Chief Accountant

Reporting Relations: 

Reports to:

• Director, Finance and Accounts 

Supervises: 

• Accounts Payables Officer 
• Accounts Receivables Officer 
• Fixed Assets and Inventory Officer 
• Payroll Officer 

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

Operational 

• Prepares the division’s annual objectives in consultation with the Director, Finance & Accounts Division and subordinates 
• Monitors departmental objectives 
• Facilitates audits (annual or intermediate) 

Supervisory 

• Meets regularly with subordinates to monitor and evaluate outcome of departmental objectives and to make any strategic or operational changes that will result in their meeting objectives 
• Conduct continuous evaluations of personnel directly under control and make recommendations for improvement.
• Checks, verifies and authorizes the recording of all transactions to ensure accuracy and completion. 
• Monitors the General Ledger to ensure its timely and accurate updating to produce auditable financial records and to facilitate the preparation of management reports. 

Technical 

• Monitors the Bank accounts of the BSJ 
• Prepares and analyzes reports on all cash movement to ensure sufficient funds are available to pay suppliers while investing where possible 
• Reviews and recommends amendments to the Internal Control Procedure
• Liaises with banks and other financial institutions to identify investment instruments in order to maximize short-term investments 
• Coordinates and monitors the BSJ foreign exchange requirements to ensure that funds are available for the timely settlement of overseas debts and for foreign travel
• Advises the Manager (Finance & Accounts Division) on investment opportunities
• Collates annual budget in consultation and collaboration with managers and team leaders
• Ensures that there are schedules for all balance sheet accounts 

Minimum Educational Requirements: 

• Professional Qualifications in Accounting and Finance (M.Sc. Accounting, ACCA, CPA or MBA – Finance) 
• Diploma in Public Financial Management 

Experience: 

• Three (3) years’ experience at a senior level including two (2) years’ experience at a senior level in a government accounting environment 

Knowledge, Skills and abilities: 

• Comprehensive Knowledge of the PBMA and the FAA Act 
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting software and Computer literate
• Expert Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strategic planning 
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Excellent customer service attitude 
• Sound Knowledge of Government Procurement Policy and other regulations
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution techniques 
• Sound knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines