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Hope Zoo Preservation Foundation, which is entrusted with the development, management and operation of the Hope Zoo in Kingston, requires suitably qualified candidates for the following post:
Accountant
The ideal candidate will play a key role within the accounting function and will be responsible for preparing the monthly financials and assisting with the review of the foundation’s financial performance. Additionally, the ideal candidate is expected to provide accurate, timely and meaningful financial information and provide forecasting, budgeting and operational support.
The successful candidate will be required to:
• Prepare financial statements and reports for management review.
• Maintenance of the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable sub-ledgers and General Ledger functions.
• Review of accounting procedures and internal controls on a routine basis, with appropriate recommendations.
Prepare audit schedules on a monthly basis and ensure year end audits are completed within the stipulated deadlines.
• Effectively prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly reports on a timely basis to meet all departmental and company objectives.
Effectively manage the cashflows of the company.
Ensure compliance of the foundation with all statutory obligations
Have a working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting and/or ACCA Level 2.
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in a similar capacity
Minimum 3-4 years’ experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliation and General Ledger Accounting for Financial Reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Accpac.
• Be self-motivated and deadline oriented with a positive attitude and strong commercial focus
Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than March 17, 2017
