Secretary/Bursar (EIGS/BR5) - St. Elizabeth, Jamaica - Bethlehem Moravian College

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacancy which exists for its financial tasks.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• A minimum of five (5) years in a similar field
• Candidates with a post graduate qualifications in Finance will be at a distinct advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Proven competence in the preparation of financial statements
• Experience and currency in the use of various accounting software
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer literate and technologically savvy

Position Summary

Financial Accounting and reporting

• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met 

Payroll Preparation and Administration

• Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner
• Negotiate and manage the College's property/employee liability insurance and benefits plans
• Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time 
• Issues annual P45s

Budget Preparation

• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, prepare the College's annual budget in consultation with the College's Administrators, Board Chairman and/or Finance Committee
• Assist heads of Department and Project Managers with the preparation of budgets for funding applications/support

Interested persons are asked to submit application with resume by Friday, October 19, 2018 to the:

Chairman, Board of Management

c/o The Principal

Bethlehem Moravian College

Malvern P.O., St. Elizabeth

Telephone: (876) 966-5293/(876) 618-5999

Salaries are in accordance with Government's rates. 

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