{"id":24353,"date":"2026-09-25T19:13:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T19:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cccj.edu.jm\/site\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&p=24353"},"modified":"2026-09-25T19:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T19:13:48","slug":"director-finance-and-accounts-fmg-pa-3","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/cccj.edu.jm\/site\/jobs\/director-finance-and-accounts-fmg-pa-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Director Finance and Accounts FMG\/PA 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Job Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Director, Finance and Accounts is responsible for the shrewd financial management and management accounting, and steers the financial and accounting portfolio, associated risks, and resources of the CCCJ economically, effectively, and efficiently through sound administration, analyses, accurate reporting, and interpretation of the CCCJ\u2019s financial information to optimize value for money in the stewardship of public funds under the control of the CCCJ. As the Head of the Office of Financial Services, he\/she will institute, develop, and improve finance and accounting procedures, processes, and systems at the CCCJ, and ensure good risk and budget management; an efficient financial and accounting records system; proper project accounting; and the enforcement of the Financial Audit and Administration (FAA Act) and its amendments and Regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The successful candidate will ensure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Accounting records are maintained and up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Annual returns and other statutory and regulatory obligations are satisfied<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Budget and cash flow reports are prepared and submitted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cash and non-cash assets and resources of the CCCJ are managed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Financial analysis, project accounting and relevant reporting are provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Financial policies and strategies are developed, implemented and administered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Internal financial controls, systems and procedures developed, implemented and enhanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Payroll, pensions, and other payments are administered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Risk and budget management are established and maintained<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Technical advice, guidance, and expertise are provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Monthly and annual financial statements are submitted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Department activities are planned, directed, coordinated, and monitored<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Reports are issued<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Schedules are created and maintained<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minimum Required Education and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Master\u2019s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Minimum of five (5) years\u2019 senior management experience in public sector financing, government accounting and monetary management<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Financial and Management Accounting; Business Administration\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management Studies majoring in Finance\/Accounts, or other professional designation such as ACCA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Minimum of seven (7) years\u2019 senior management working experience in Financial Management\/Accounting in the public\/private sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Training in government financial and accounting systems and\/or cost accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Required Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Sound knowledge and understanding of general and supervisory management principles and practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Sound knowledge and understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing public bodies in the Jamaica Public Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Sound data analysis and forecasting skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Excellent memory and organizational skills and ability to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Excellent team working skills and the ability to work as part of the Executive Management Team and to contribute to effective strategic and operational decision making<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Excellent human relations skills, with the ability to communicate with and influence professionally with Council members, and internal and external stakeholders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Strong technical communication and report writing skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ability to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 lead, develop, manage, and motivate teams and individual direct reports, as well as communicate effectively with diverse individuals and efficiently handle emergency situations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 plan and organize multiple tasks and priorities to be implemented simultaneously work in a regulated environment with a constant eye to maintaining and improving regulatory compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 handle multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Special Conditions Associated with the Job<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Normal indoor office environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The incumbent must be able to deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. There are also a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REMUNERATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salary scale: $ 5 198 035.00<\/strong> per annum. Application,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

accompanied with resume, should be submitted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No later than Friday, 2026 October 09 to<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manager, Human Resource Management and Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

37 East Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingston<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

or<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emai: <\/strong>hr@cccj.edu.jm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject: Director, Finance and Accounts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We thank all applicants for expressing interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This description may not contain every conceivable duty or task associated with the<\/strong> job. The job holder may from time to time be required to perform other tasks and<\/strong> activities which are not enumerated but which are reasonably related to the overall<\/strong> purpose of the position.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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