Accountant

Location: Grand Cayman | Entity: University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) | Job Type: Full-time | Requisition ID: 20260102 |
Posting Date: 5 October 2026 | Salary: CI$52,296 - $57,732 per annum
Closing Date:
31 October 2026
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Overview

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

  • 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;

Submission Details

How to apply:

Submit the UCCI application form along with a CV and cover letter to recruitment@ucci.edu.ky.
Application forms are available at https://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.
Deadline: 30 October 2026
Requirements:
HR Contact: recruitment@ucci.edu.ky
Location: Grand Cayman