Accountant

The Accountant, reporting to the Financial Controller, is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and maintaining accurate automotive accounting records.

Caribbean Automotive Retailers (CAR TT) 

Location: Trinidad

Status: Full time Position

Job Title: Accountant

Reports to: Financial Controller

Job Summary: The accountant interprets, compiles, and maintains automotive accounting information for the dealership

Objectives of this Role

• File statutory returns in a timely manner as per the norms of the governing country
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information
• Complete Bank Reconciliations
• Record and maintain all accounting transactions
• Manage the company’s petty cash flow
• Generate invoices and facilitate timely follow-ups on accounts receivables and payables
• Perform variance analysis and prepare account reconciliations
• Facilitate payroll and management of all relevant statutory deductions and filings with applicable agencies. Including but not limited to National Insurance Scheme/Board, Tax Revenue Authorities etc
• Audit and verify relevant documents
• Document and monitor internal controls in support of the Financial Controller
• Prepare required disbursements
• Prepare weekly outstanding cheque listing (where applicable)
• Prepare aged payables listing and the critical Payments Report
• Review transactions on the Aging Report and ensure that they correctly represent outstanding liabilities of the company.
• Facilitate reconciliation of suppliers’ statement balances to the balance recorded on the Aged Payables Listing.
• Maintain the filing system for supplier payments and reconciliations. 
• Facilitate any required VAT return submission. 
• Issue Accounts Receivable statements and follow up on payment.
• Facilitate financial analysis on a requested basis
• Submit timely and accurate financial reports to senior leader as required
• Make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
• Identify and provide strategic solutions to improve the operations
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Prepare audit schedules. (Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Asset Continuity, Intercompany reconciliation and any other schedules requested by the auditor)
• Providee auditors with information requested for the completion of audits and tax computations. 
• Liaise with auditors to answer queries as they arise
• Observe the ethical and industry requirements as set by the relevant financial services commission for the business
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for all accounting systems and relevant responsibilities

General Job Requirements

• Research and provide relevant financial data
• Prepare and issue financial statements in accordance with legal guidelines
• Manage accounts payables and receivables, ensuring that transactions are correctly entered in internal systems and that balance sheets are regularly reconciled.

Skills and Education

• BA in Finance or Accounting
• Professional qualifications- CPAs or ACCA
• 3+ years experience in a fast paced accounting environment
• Knowledge of Quickbooks and other accounting systems
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills
• Highly adaptable, ethical, and trustworthy
• Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures
• Self-driven with the ability to work efficiently under pressure

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.