Finance & Accounting Officer MACI (GT)

The Cayman Registry, a division of Cayman Maritime, was established in 1903 and today the Register covers the full spectrum of vessel types, including commercial ships and private pleasure yachts alike. The Registry maintains headquarters in Grand Cayman and a European Regional Office in Southampton, UK, with global representation in Singapore, Greece, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Japan, USA, UK, Brazil, Philippines, South Africa, Germany, Panama, China.

We are now seeking to employ a Finance & Accounting Officer within our George Town Head Office to assist with the accounting functions of our Operations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB FUNCTIONS:
The primary role of this post is to provide administrative support to a small and dynamic team of professionals.

The post holder reports to the Head, Finance & Accounting for the activities providing clerical and financial functions and ensuring all payables and payroll are processed timely and accurately in accordance with internal control procedures. The officer will also provide timely response to all vendor/client related queries, internal personnel and audit requests within the finance section.

The job functions include but are not limited to;

1. Perform essential AP duties; Perform all AP related duties in various currencies
2. Manage payment schedules (including wires; foreign and local)
3. Assist in the preparation of Payroll
4. Process invoices, expense and credit card claim forms;
5. Review assigned accounts and reconcile to statement and related transactions;
6. Reconcile GL accounts;
7. Analyse invoices/contracts and record entries timely and accurately;
8. Prepare related journals;
9. Assist with external/internal audits;
10. Maintain filing of accounts documentation under role responsibility; and
11. Perform any other duties as requested from time to time by the Director, Operations; CEO or Designate

Qualifications and Experience

To perform this job successfully, the post holder must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements contained within the Job Description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor or tertiary degree and three (3) years of progressive relevant experience; and
2. As an alternative to formal qualifications, seven (7) years’ experience in a similar capacity; and
3. A professional accounting qualification is beneficial but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Sound language, analytical, presentation and IT skills;
2. Ability to write reports and business correspondence;
3. Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
4. Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and lead an effective and cohesive business development team;
5. Strong organisational, prioritisation and detail-oriented skills within established procedures; and
6. An ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.

Further details: Contact Human Resources

Benefits will be determined in accordance with the Labour Law (2007 Revision), the MACI Staff Handbook and Office Policies Manual.

Salary Range: CI$44,600 - CI$64,800

Please submit a letter of application together with a current copy of your CV to -