Accountant

The GraceKennedy Group seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career, and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes across the group, in the following capacity:-​

ACCOUNTANT (TEMPORARY)

(GK FOODS)

Reporting to the Finance Manager - Project, Analysis and Central Support, the successful candidate will be processing accounting transactions for subsidiaries as assigned. 

WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform month‑end closing procedures.
• Prepare and submit monthly consolidation schedules and resolve variances.
• Assist with the monthly accountants’ checklist, budget preparation, and periodic financial updates.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and general ledger account schedules (balance sheet and P&L).
• Maintain the fixed‑asset register; calculate depreciation; reconcile the register to the general ledger.
• Ensure assets are appropriately tagged; coordinate periodic fixed‑asset counts and update the register with count results.
• Monitor and track CapEx requests against budget.
• Maintain the fixed‑asset register for insurance purposes.
• Prepare quarterly capital allowance schedules for tax purposes.
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns promptly.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with external and internal audit queries.

WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Management, or ACCA Applied Knowledge (Level 1) certification.
• ACCA Applied Skills (Level 2) or MSc in Accounting strongly preferred.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in accounting or a related field.
• Sound knowledge and practical application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and good accounting practices.
• Knowledge of SAP software (an asset).
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills for managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software applications.
• Keen attention to detail.

​Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 08/02/2026 via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com

GraceKennedy upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.