Management Accountant
Description of Role
The Management Accountant reports to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for analyzing key financial information and preparing financial forecasts and feedback that will aid managerial planning for future growth and profitability of the University College.
The Management Accountant will also be responsible for reducing the operational costs of the institution by identifying and implementing more efficient strategies.
Requirement
- Extensive knowledge in of accounting standards and financial regulations
- Excellent knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices
- Strong analytical skills
- Good knowledge of relevant computer applications and software and database systems used in financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Business Management and spreadsheet programmes.
- Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant qualification or
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar qualifications
- At least five (5) years’ experience in a similar position
- Private Sector experience an asset.
- Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude
- Must be detail oriented with expert knowledge of accounting procedures and financial reporting practices.
- Superb leadership, problem analysis, and organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to use The MICO’s School Management System (SMS)
- Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints.
Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:
The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5
OR
via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm
Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
