Junior Accountant

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and driven Junior Accountant to join our growing team. If you have a passion for numbers, a strong foundation in accounting principles, and a desire to grow within a dynamic organization — this is the opportunity for you!About Guardian General Insurance LimitedGuardian General Insurance Limited is a leading property and casualty insurance company dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage and exceptional service to our clients. With a commitment to integrity and innovation, we strive to protect what matters most to our customers and communities.

Job OverviewThe Junior Accountant - GGIL Finance works toward ensuring accurate accounting records for company receipts and disbursements. Job Responsibilities Treasury and Investments Adhere to treasury procedures for the GGIL business ensuring all cash needs in local and foreign currencies are anticipated, while ensuring all foreign currency risk is mitigated. Prepare monthly treasury needs analysis by working with the monthly cash flow forecast to ensure that all cash obligations are anticipated. Prepare all investment activities and accounting transactions booked in GGIL’s books.

The incumbent should monitor all transactions, including placement of investments in the respective statutory funds and deposits to maintain balances required for regulatory purposes. Review the calculations that support all journals entered into Oracle. Review all GAM reconciliations quarterly. Works with GAM to coordinate the preparation for interim and year end audits. Develop controls to review the overseas business portfolios. Management of relationship with banking relationship managers Updating of banking information across all territories to ensure up to date company and signatory information on record. Including online access for processing of transactions.

Processing of payment requests from various departments in line with internal procedure. Credit card settlement and monitoring to meet business needs. Analysis of expense and accrual accounts monthly. Accruals reconciliations monthly. Bank Reconciliations Review/ prepare assigned bank reconciliations within the stipulated deadlines. Ensure reconciling items are cleared within recommended deadlines. Provision of bank statements and balances To perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Vice President. Education & Experience BSc/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field Level 2 ACCA, pursuing Level 3 or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary educational institution.

5 CXC/CSEC Passes including English Language and Mathematics. 2 A’ Level/ CAPE passes At least three (3) years’ experience in the accounting/auditing field or a similar environment. Knowledge of Oracle Financials. Additional RequirementAs a regulated entity with obligations under the Know Your Employee guidelines, a Certificate of Character is required. Person SpecificationThe Junior Accountant – GGIL Finance must be flexible, possess excellent time management skills and be extremely organized to ensure that deadlines are met. He/ She must be able to work with minimal supervision and be driven and results oriented. The incumbent must possess unquestionable integrity, be professional and articulate.

Applications are to be submitted no later than Wednesday 6th August, 2025. Applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.