Organisation
Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC)
Reference
VAC-51586
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Accounting & Finance
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
Date Posted
05/08/2024
Expiry Date
23/08/2024
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation, the premier government agency that provides business development services to Jamaica Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, is seeking to fill the vacant position of Financial Support Services Offices
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Manager, Business Advisory Services, the Financial Support Services Officer (FSSO) is responsible for assessing clients' business financial situation and providing financial planning support through consulting sessions, training and the development of customised training plans tailored to suit the clients' needs and objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Interview clients to obtain information related to the business, clients' personal expectations, and any other information required to develop a financial plan.
- Assist with planning and delivering financial training sessions.
- Analyse and conduct detailed review of financial information obtained from clients to assist in preparing financial strategies and plans.
- Research and investigate available financial products (grants, loans, investor funds, venture capital funds, and other relevant business opportunities) and advise clients on new and existing products or services.
- Prepares tailored financial plans using dynamic models that analyse and support the business strategic initiatives
- Maintain the relationship with clients and review the agreed financial plans by analysing key performance indicators.
- Analyse financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial suggestions to clients.
- Conduct site visits to assess business operations prior to preparing financial plans, where applicable.
- Review the business environment to identify and keep abreast of new and emerging trends and opportunities in business and financing, including new regulations that have the potential to impact the MSME sector.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KEY COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance or related discipline
- At least 2 years' experience in a similar capacity in a financial institution
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite - MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Sound knowledge of the financial services sector and the relevant legislative and regulatory guidelines governing financial operations, products and services
Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Other
Other
Other
Required IT skills:
MS Word
Required degree level:
Bachelor's degree
Other
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