Senior Financial Analyst

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a dynamic, international institution serving the countries of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Its faculties and institutes offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in Humanities and Education, Science and Technology, Engineering, Law, Medical Sciences, Sport and the Social Sciences. The institution represents the oldest of its kind within the region and has produced outstanding leaders who have made remarkable contributions to regional development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of:

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Financial Reporting Unit, Bursary

Reference No. MPN103151

The successful candidate will be required to:

· Perform and/or review reconciliations, and other internal control supporting schedules as assigned;

· Complete intercompany statements and reconciliations;

· Review monthly operational schedules prepared by other operating units;

· Ensure all entries reviewed are in compliance with UWI policy and generally accepted accounting policies;

· Develop analytical tools and techniques to analyze financial drivers of assigned portfolios;

· Provide increased analytic visibility using the Enterprise Reporting Solutions;

· Manage sections of the Enterprise Resource Planning software for the accounting operations (Ellucian Banner);

· Impart learning and skills to junior analysts and other team members.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters in accounting or MBA;
• ACCA professional level 3 or its equivalent from another globally recognized professional accounting body (e.g., CPA, CA, CFA);

• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in delivering monthly financial analysis, data analytics or managing a team of analysts delivering KPIs.

Candidates who possess the following will be at a distinct advantage:

• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills;
• Proficient in the use of critical software applications with experience in ERP Systems
• Skilled in SQL and database development in an enterprise environment (Oracle, PeopleSoft or SQL Server)
• Expertise in institutional accounting systems, databases, data extraction methods, and report presentation;
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of assigned projects;
• Strong problem-solving skills, working with stakeholders and other team members to fully analyze issues and develop insights and actionable recommendations;
• Understanding of fund accounting.

For further particulars regarding The University of the West Indies, Mona and the Bursary, visit us at

Applicants are required to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) a completed employment application form, (iii) curriculum vitae giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organisation) and (iv) copies of academic qualifications. Application for employment forms including the publication supplement can be found at

All applications documents should be sent by electronic mail to [email protected] addressed to the Campus Registrar for the attention of the Director, Employee Success Division, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston 7, Jamaica . All applications must include the reference number MPN103151 in the subject line of the email. The final date for receipt of applications is May 30, 2026 . Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover to the above address without waiting to be contacted.

The University thanks all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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