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Job Title:

Senior Accountant 

Employer:

Sol Ecolution

Location:

Kingston, Jamaica

Available to:

Yes

Current Sol staff

Yes

External Applicants

Reports to:

Group Finance Manager

Subordinates:

None

Purpose:

The senior accountant will be responsible for:

•General accounting duties for assigned companies

•Control over records integrity and accuracy

•Ensure compliance with accounting procedures (IFRS), the SOL Ecolution Group’s policies and local legislation

Accountabilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and related variance analyses for management in accordance with Group deadlines
• Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations and follow up on reconciling items
• Maintain General Ledger and related sub-ledgers
• Review Bank reconciliations
• Ensure all internal and external audit requirements are answered promptly
• Assist with preparation of financial statements for assigned companies
• Ensure all accounting transactions are approved and recorded in compliance with company policies
• Resolve exceptional accounting issues as applicable in a timely manner
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts
• Assist with the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings as required

• Assist with special projects requested by Management
• Any other duties, compatible with the level of position that may be assigned from time to time

Qualification Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting or related field with 3-5 years post qualification experience (Accounting qualification such as ACCA/CA/CPA required)
• Big 4 trained for Accounting qualification (KPMG,EY,PWC,Deloitte)
• Sound knowledge of business controls
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (strong working excel skills required)
• Proficient use of accounting ERP software (Microsoft Great Plains experience is desirable)

Other Competency Requirements:

• Must be well organized, detail oriented, possess strong analytical, accounting and procedural skills and ability to get things done on time.
• Possess sense of initiative and ability to perform under pressure in a flexible, fast paced environment.
• Ability to work in teams.

Other Information:

In addition to basic salary the successful applicant shall receive applicable job grade allowances and be eligible to participate in applicable market’s benefits portfolio.  Travel may be required.

Application Procedures:

Applications are to be submitted by completing the Sol Job Application Form available on the Sol website at solpetroleum.com and submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. Applicants must complete all the requested information to be considered. Certified copies of relevant certificates will be requested for those applications under consideration. Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.