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Job Opportunity: Accounting Manager

The Urban Development Corporation requires an Accounting Manager.

The incumbent has overall responsibility for financial activities, including the oversight of the Payables, Receivables and Revenue accounting functions, including the management of fixed assets and inventory controls; additionally, he/she is responsible for overall support and/or supervision of the Subsidiaries’ financial and management reporting, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

The ideal candidate should have:

Specific Knowledge, Qualification and Experience

  • A University degree in Accounting, Management or equivalent
  • Completed or pursing the ACCA and/or CPA designation would be an asset
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in financial accounting at a middle management or senior level with a medium or large organization
  • Experience in implementing management control systems
  • Proficient in Accounting applications and systems, as well as Microsoft Suite
  • Sound knowledge of management accounting systems, policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of the Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques

  • Good customer service skills and awareness
  • Ability to interpret financial statements and management reports
  • Ability to multi-task, rearrange priorities and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
  • Well-developed analytical, supervisory and personal/human relations skills
  • Unquestioned integrity and confidentiality
  • Sound administrative and organizational skills

Applications with Curriculum Vitae should be sent no later than May 28, 2023, to:

The Director

Human Resource

Urban Development Corporation

12 Ocean Boulevard

Kingston

e-mail to: careers@udcja.com

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only short-listed candidates will be contacted