The accountant is responsible for supporting the finance team in the timely and accurate verification of a large volume of financial transactions for the entire University and providing support through reconciliations and reviewing various reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 3 years of work experience in a finance-related role;
- Active pursuit of an accounting designation (ACCA, CPA, CMA);
- Familiarity working in tertiary education and/or in a public entity;
- Working knowledge of IFRS and IPSAS accounting and reporting standards;
- Familiarity and clear understanding of the Cayman Islands Government PMFA and its impact on professional output;
- Proven skills in financial reporting techniques and practices, ethical and professional principles, and skill of accrual, fund, and university related accounting;
- Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft tools effectively, with proficiency in financial accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet applications;
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare university financial schedules;
- Good oral and written communication skills, relationship management skills, and analytical skills;
- Highly motivated and comfortable meeting tight deadlines and prioritizing multiple deliverables;
- Possession of excellent time management skills and the ability to independently prioritize various important deliverables.
- High level of integrity in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters;
ACCOUNTABILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE:
- Reviewing Accounts Payable transactions in a timely and accurate fashion including checking and validating AP batches, reviewing Online Banking Database for all Payees, entering Payments Online RBC, and monitoring bank balances and preparing bank reconciliations;
- Conducting monthly reconciliation of the Purchase Order Sub-ledger to General Ledger by reviewing POs receipted for more than 30 days that remain unpaid and liaising with departments/units/Admin stakeholders to resolve, cancelling POs, and maintaining records of Commitments and Contracts;
- Conducting monthly analysis of prepayments by reconciling account sub-ledger to the General Ledger, reviewing prepayment transactions over 3 months old and liaising with stakeholders to resolve, maintaining a spreadsheet of subscriptions, and updating and posting journals to expense amounts;
- Executing timely and accurate processing of fixed assets of the University and its departments, updating the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation, and conducting fixed asset counts;
- Providing operational support to the wider Finance Unit by assisting with running system reports as a point of reference for Accountants, preparing journal entries, and preparing accounting schedules;
- Assisting the University team with any other duties as required, including deputizing for the Senior Accountant on occasion;
- Engaging in a confidential and professional manner regarding all conversations, written and electronic information concerning students in accordance with UCCI’s privacy and legal requirements;
- Complying with the procedures outlined in the most current versions of the Public Management and Finance Act and the Public Authorities Act;
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager, Vice President – Business & Operations, or their designee.
Compensation:
Salary Range: KYD $52,296 – $57,732 per annum
Employer-covered medical; co-contributory pension and annual leave.
How to apply:
Submit the UCCI application form along with a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Application forms are available at www.ucci.edu.ky/careers.
Deadline:30 October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Caymanians/Caymanian Status, persons married to Caymanians and holding Permanent Residence are preferred.
