Senior Accountant

JOB SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE:     Senior Accountant COMPANY:    Jamaica Energy Partners ________________________________________________________________________ I           POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer the incumbent is responsible for supervising the day-to-day accounting activities at WKPP in accordance with approved policies and procedures inclusive of accounts payable, bank reconciliation and general ledger II        JOB QUALIFICATIONS Accounting Certification (ACCA/CPA) Certified Professional thoroughness in public or private accounting practice. Masters in Accounting Previous Training/ Experience Requirements Six years experience in banking or finance, three of which at a managerial level Sound knowledge of management principles and practices Sound knowledge of financial management practices Good knowledge of project management Sound knowledge of budget preparation and management Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices Sound knowledge of the relevant statutory regulations and government policies Good knowledge of the relevant software applications Working knowledge of computerized financial management and reporting systems and other information systems Skills Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent planning, coordinating and decision- making skills Excellent communication skills including negotiating, writing and speaking Good skills in financial analyses, decision-making and problem solving Good organizing and time management skills Good human relations skills and the ability to lead and motivate staff Proficiency in the use of personal computers and relevant software and hardware applications. III        DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer establishes, revises and implements where necessary accounting systems, policies and procedures. Assist in coordinating Company's annual operating budget and consolidating same with the Plant's annual operating budget to complete the consolidated budget for the Companies by September 30 for the following year. Trend and control cost to ensure that no expenditure is made if not within the approved budget or specifically approved by the Company as a Budget Change Request (BCR) or Request for Investment (RFI). Ensure that all accruals and reporting are accurate and timely, budgets year against year comparisons and variances are clearly explained. Responsible for coordinating the Company's month-end and year-end closing on a timely basis (7 th working day and                          respectively). Responsible for ensuring that all reconciliations are done on a timely basis (within the month i.e. all February month end figures to be reconciled by the end of March). Manages the accounts payable system to ensure that suppliers are paid on timely basis for goods and services received. Manages the billing and review receivables to/from JPS to ensure that the billing receipts are in accordance with the terms of the PPA. Manages and develop staff. Prepare/Review quarterly compliance reports and review quarterly financials prepared by the Accountant. Ensure quarterly reviews/workshops are conducted and relevant follow-up and improvements are implemented. Prepare IFC Annual operations report. Review of payment batch (WKPP) prepared by the Accounts Payable Officer. Prepare audited Financial Statement and prepare/review schedules in conjunction with Accountant. Perform other related duties as requested by the Chief Financial Officer