Senior Accountant - GK Life

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Date: 21 Oct 2026

Location: Kingston, Jamaica

Company: GraceKennedy Ltd.

 

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:-​

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - GK LIFE

 

 

Purpose of Position

The Senior Accountant ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial and regulatory reporting across the insurance portfolio. The incumbent must provide technical accounting leadership, supports strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis, and ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with a particular focus on IFRS 17.

What You'll Be Responsible For

In this role, you will support the organization by:

  • Preparing monthly management accounts, quarterly financial statements, and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS and IFRS 17 requirements.
  • Delivering timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis to Group, GKFG, regulators, Boards, Committees, and other key stakeholders.
  • Supporting the completion of regulatory and taxation reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Leading the preparation and review of key reconciliations, financial analyses, and month-end close activities, including the timely resolution of reconciling items.
  • Managing the intercompany reconciliation process to ensure balances are accurately reconciled and settled within established timelines.
  • Coordinating and leading external audit activities, ensuring audit schedules, supporting documentation, and audit queries are addressed efficiently and within regulatory deadlines.
  • Supporting the annual budgeting process, monitoring performance against budget, and providing meaningful financial insights to management.
  • Reviewing claims experience and financial data to support actuarial, reserving, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Maintaining the integrity of the general ledger by ensuring transactions are appropriately recorded and supported in accordance with accounting standards.
  • Evaluating and improving financial processes, systems, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business needs.
  • Developing team capability through coaching, performance management, and technical guidance on accounting, reporting, and internal control matters.

What Will Make You Successful

  • A Master's Degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance, or a professional designation such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of five (5) years' experience in accounting or external audit, including supervisory responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with demonstrated experience applying IFRS 17.
  • Experience within the insurance industry or a regulated financial services environment would be an asset.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables and competing priorities within a deadline-driven environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and technical accounting matters, with the ability to apply them effectively in a complex business environment.
  • Ability to interpret financial information, identify trends and issues, evaluate risks, and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
  • Ability to coach, mentor, and support the development of team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex reporting requirements, and consistently meet critical deadlines.
  • Ability to clearly communicate financial information and technical accounting concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and actively identifies opportunities to enhance processes, controls, automation, and operational efficiency.
  • Builds and maintains effective partnerships across Finance, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and other business functions to achieve shared objectives.
  • Maintains a high standard of accuracy, completeness, and professionalism in all aspects of financial reporting and analysis.
  • Demonstrates sound judgement, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to ethical conduct and financial stewardship.

GraceKennedy's Competencies

GraceKennedy embraces six key competencies that all employees, regardless of level, should master and demonstrate across the organization. These are:
•    Results Oriented
•    Digitally Savvy
•    Collaborative
•    Engaging & Inspiring
•    Diversity-Embracing
•    GK Values-Driven

​Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 30/10/2026 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.