Accounting Officer - Banking & Investments

The GraceKennedy Financial 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:-​

ACCOUNTING OFFICER - BANKING & INVESTMENTS

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor accounts statements, verify all entries and general ledger balances, and reconcile the account/statement entries.
• Ensure that all entries are cleared within the department’s stipulated timeframe.
• Prepare invoices and follow up with collection in timely manner
• Ensure proper maintenance of the fixed asset register including: a) proper classification of assets, b) tagging of new assets c) retirement of assets, in accordance to the company’s fixed asset policy. 
• Ensure timely reconciliation of the assigned sub-ledgers to the respective G/L accounts.
• Ensure that all reconciling items are cleared within the department’s stipulated timeline.
• Ensure timely reconciliations of suppliers’ accounts and any other reconciliation, as required.
• Prepare schedules for ALCO, Board, Audit Committee or any other committee reports as required.
• Prepare quarterly consolidated schedules
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial statements by preparing specific and adhoc schedules/ reports as assigned. These include Notes & Coins reconciliation, Fx Spreads etc.
• Prepare monthly business unit reports as required
• Prepare the daily foreign currency position report, as required
• Assist with the yearly budgeting exercise.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors ensuring their requests are fulfilled in a timely manner
• Assist in preparation of statutory returns to ensuring accurate and timely filings
• Perform regular self-audit reviews, as required.
• Provide meaningful financial information to internal and external customers
• Ensure that receivables are collected, as per department’s guidelines
• Adhere to quality control guidelines established for the department
• Contribute to efficient operation of the Accounting Department
• Adhere to the Bank/Securities Company policies, procedures and Limits of Authority Document
• Provide accounting assistance in the analysis of general ledger accounts and ensuring the adequacy of the month-end expense and non-interest income accruals
• Prepare schedules for internal and external audit, inspection and annual budget exercise, as assigned

Minimum Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Management Studies and pursuing ACCA level 11 or CPA.
• At least two (2) years professional experience
• Ability to learn relevant mainframe applications, as required.
• Knowledge of general ledger application and sub-ledger systems
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out procedures and detailed instructions
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure in order to meet established timelines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite [EXCEL, Word etc.]

​Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 18/06/2025 via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com

GraceKennedy Financial Group 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.