Salary range: $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE BRANCH:
To ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and effective
collaboration with other departments and external stakeholders within the parameters of the Local
Government (Financing and Financial Management) Act of 2016 and all related implementing Regulations and Instructions.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Director, Final Accounts & Reporting, the Final Accountant is responsible for assisting with the preparation of the accounts of the Local Authority and for the timely submission of accurate and complete monthly and annual financial statements. Accordingly, the incumbent assists the Director, Final Accounts & Reporting with the Final Accounts to ensure that:
•Financial Statements are prepared each month, with accompanying notes and are submitted to the Chief Financial Officer, as required;
•Bank Accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis, with any significant/material variances being
reported to the Chief Financial Officer and speedily resolved;
•Discrepancies are identified and appropriately treated.
KEY OUTPUTS
•Monthly and annual accounts, summaries of expenditure and financial statements prepared
•Problems/issues with financial statements identified and corrected
•Explanation of variances in voted provisions completed
•Revenue, Special and ad hoc Reports prepared
•Advance accounts managed
•Audit query responses completed
•Technical advice/guidance provided
•Quality of statements/reports/records managed
•Accounting arrears cleared
•Journal vouchers posted
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
•Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Management (with an Accounting major) with
at least one (1) year experience at the professional accounting level;
OR
•Successful completion of the AAT Level 3/ACCA Level 1 and at least three (3)
years’ government accounting or other relevant experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
• There are no management responsibilities for this position.
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
•Prepares accounts on behalf of the Local Authority on a timely basis;
•Ensures that Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Receivable, Accruals,
Prepayments, Receipts, Deposits, Payments, Depreciation Provisions and other Provisions are
accurately brought to account in the period to which they relate;
•Ensures that all manual payments have been appropriately brought to account;
•Ensures that the Original Estimates, Supplementary Estimates and Revenue Estimates are brought to account, under the appropriate headings;
•Prints and verifies statements for accuracy and completeness;
•Resolves all and any errors from the Financial Management Accounts;
•Ensures that all journal vouchers (for salary, advance clearance and other adjustments) in respect
of the month have been correctly posted and are properly reflected in the accounts;
•Ensures that all manual cheques and cheque cancellations have been properly brought to account;
•Ensures that all postings are accurately charged as per the Chart of Accounts;
•Ensures that payments are charged under the correct cost centers.
Human Resources Responsibilities
•There are no supervisory Human Resource responsibilities for this position.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
•All statutory, internal, project and ad-hoc reports completed on schedule to meet requirements in
accordance with the Local Government (Financing & Financial Management) Act of 2016 and its regulations
•All bank and sub-ledger to General Ledger control account reconciliations completed, documented and approved on a regular basis.
•Well organized and comprehensive system for filing documents that meets audit scrutiny.
•Public financial management legislation, rules, policies and guidelines are adhered to in the
performance of duties.
•Financial information disseminated to Director – Financial Accounts and other units within the Local Authority is accurate, timely and concise.
•No instances of payments made or commitments taken that exceed available budget.
•Ensure annual budget and amendments thereto is properly controlled in Enterprise Resource Planning for budget execution control.
•Reconciliations for all key areas are accurately prepared, approved by Director, filed and carried
out at least monthly and at the end of the financial year.
•Confidentiality and integrity are exercised.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
•Demonstrable prior experience in working with and managing an ERP environment – essential
•Detail oriented and ability to handle pressure under tight deadlines - essential
•Advanced knowledge of accounting principles - essential
•Sound organisational skills - essential
•Computer literacy and experience with accounting software packages – essential
•Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
•Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
•Must be assertive and be able to easily identify, analyse and solve complex problems.
•Ability to plan and organize work, including special assignments in order to meet deadlines.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
•Typical office environment, no adverse working conditions
.
AUTHORITY
•The degree of authority within the scope of the job as approved by the Local Government Services
Commission and relevant legislation.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS, YOU MAY EMAIL CEO@STMARYMC.GOV.JM
Kindly address all applications:
Chief Executive Officer
St. Mary Municipal Corporation
13 Hodgson Street
Port Maria P.O.,
St. Mary
Email: ceo@stmarymc.gov.jm
Closing date: May 29, 2026
We thank all applicants and advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.