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Accountant in Jamaica | Career Profile

Estimated Salary
J$1.8M – J$5.5M
per year in Jamaica
6-Month Job Volume
340+
roles advertised in Jamaica
Job Openings Trend
Growing
Demand up 18% year-on-year
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Career path

Real-world career progressions taken by accountants across Jamaica

Accounting Clerk1–2 yrs
›
Junior Accountant2–3 yrs
›
Accountant3–5 yrs
›
Senior Accountant3+ yrs
›
Finance Manager
Bookkeeper1–2 yrs
›
Accounts Officer2–3 yrs
›
Accountant3–5 yrs
›
Asst Controller
›
Financial Controller
Payroll Clerk1–2 yrs
›
Payroll Officer2+ yrs
›
Accountant3–5 yrs
›
Tax Accountant
›
CFO

Salary

Estimated salary for Accountant jobs in Jamaica

Jamaica (JMD)
Avg J$3.2M/yr
J$1,800,000J$5,500,000
Average Annual Salary
J$3.2M/yr
Average for open Accountant roles in Jamaica
Estimated Salary Range
J$1.8M – J$5.5M
Estimated salary range for Accountant roles

Skills & Expertise

Skills held by Accountants in Jamaica

ACCA Qualification
Financial Reporting
TAJ Tax Compliance
QuickBooks / SAGE
Payroll Management
Auditing & Assurance
Microsoft Excel
Budgeting & Forecasting
Management Accounts
Bank Reconciliation

Education

Education commonly held by Accountants in Jamaica

Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Education Subjects Studied
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Mathematics

Qualifications

Professional qualifications commonly held by Accountants in Jamaica

  • ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
  • ICAJ Membership (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica)
  • CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Recruitment trends

Recruitment data for Accountant jobs across Jamaica

Job Openings Trend
↑ Growing
Demand for qualified accountants continues to grow, driven by regulatory compliance requirements, business expansion, and Jamaica's growing financial services sector.
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