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Announced
09 March, 2024
Job Type
Employee
Job Status
Full Time
Job Title
Accountant -
Job Location
Kingston
Job Presentation
OrganisationNational Health FundReferenceVAC-48845Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesAccounting & FinanceLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits Date Posted08/03/2024Expiry Date21/03/2024The Accountant oversees National Health Fund accounting operations, maintains sub-ledgers, produces financial reports, identifies staff training needs, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and policies.
ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF JOB:
Under the general direction of the Finance Manager, the Accountant has responsibility for ensuring that the National Health Fund’s Accounting Functions are operational. To achieve this, the incumbent shall:
- Exercise responsibility over the maintenance of the Accounts Receivable Sub-ledgers, Inventory Module and General Ledger Accounts.
- Financial reports are produced in accordance with regulatory framework and accounting standards.
- Determine training and development needs of the accounting staff and make recommendations to the Finance Manager.
- Assist in providing timely, accurate financial reports to Management and the Board.
- Perform duties in accordance with accounting policies and procedures manual.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- The National Fund Health Act.
- The Financial Administration & Audit Act.
- Financial accounting.
- Basic management principles and practices.
- Computerized financial accounting systems and spreadsheet applications.
- Working knowledge in computerized inventory management system.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Accounting or Management or Level II ACCA.
- Supervisory Management experience would be an asset.
- Minimum of three (3) years accounting experience; experience in Pharmaceutical Warehousing would be an asset.
- Must have working knowledge of Great Plains or any other accounting system.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
NB. We appreciate all responses, but only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Valid Till
9 Jun, 2024 (34 days left)
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