TEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGER, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, OFFICE OF FINANCE

TEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGER, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OFFICE OF FINANCE, THE UWI REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS, JAMAICA

Applications are being invited from suitably qualified persons to temporarily fill the position of Financial Manager, Accounting and Financial Operations, in the Office of Finance at The University of the West Indies, Regional Headquarters in Jamaica. This is a fixed term contract for one (1) year, for the 2024/2025 academic year – August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Acting), the appointee is expected to provide support for the financial management and accounting operations of the Office of Finance.

The successful candidate is expected to perform the following duties:

- prepare Financial Statements and Reports for the Centre at Mona of The University of the West Indies for the four meetings of the University Finance and General Purposes Committee and the Annual Business Meeting of University Council;

- manage the purchases and payables function as well as the supervision of staff;

- management of the fixed assets process;

- review and post journal entries, approval of payment documentation, liaise with Bursary staff at other campuses on accounting related matters as well as other general accounting and operational duties;

- participate integrally in the annual external financial audit and periodic internal audit processes;

- ensure adherence to The UWI’s internal policies as well as generally accepted accounting practices and standards; and

- provide financial guidance on matters impacting the accounting and financial operations of the Office of Finance and by extension, the University Centre.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate must be a Chartered Accountant (CA) and/or Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA); and have:

- A strong academic background evidenced by a Masters with specialization in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.

- At least seven (7) years working experience, five (5) of which should be relevant post qualification accounting experience at the supervisory level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

- Proven experience in audit preparation and producing Financial Reports and Statements.

- Proven knowledge of accounting procedures, guidelines and standards including IFRS.

- Knowledge of and experience in using Enterprise solutions such as Banner Finance, as well as proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

- Emotionally Intelligent - an agile and resilient mindset and excellent inter-personal skills

- Excellent management and leadership skills and command of both written and oral English.

Please submit application with curriculum vitae and at least three (3) references to the University
Registrar by July 17, 2024. Applicants are required to write under confidential cover, to the
University Registrar, Office of Administration, The Vice-Chancellery, The University of the West
Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies; email: hrapplications@uwimona.edu.jm

Full CV and application forms, which must be completed and submitted, can be obtained at the
above address and at http://www.uwi.edu/jobs. In order to expedite the appointment procedures,
applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover
DIRECTLY to the University Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. For further particulars of the post, email us at hrapplications@uwimona.edu.jm

The University of the West Indies recognises the time and effort it takes to apply for a position and thanks all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.