Accountant

Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: ACCOUNTANT
SALARY: $15,000.00 (NEGOTIABLE)
LOCATION: CHAGUARAMAS 
REPORTS TO: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
SUPERVISES: ACCOUNTANTS, ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANTS, SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLES, F&B OFFICER, STORES SUPERVISOR

The Accountant is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance, ensuring accurate financial records to support decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze comprehensive financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for internal and external stakeholders.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage annual budgets, forecast future financial performance, and monitor variances against budget.

• Internal Controls: Design and implement robust internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy of financial data, and comply with regulations.

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash inflows and outflows, manage working capital, and ensure adequate liquidity.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate governance guidelines.

• Audit Liaison: Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes.

• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals, including assigning tasks and providing guidance.

KEY DUTIES

• Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports and Management Accounts.

• Performance of comprehensive monthly analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Ensure completion of bank reconciliations.

• Ensure completion of inter-co reconciliations.

• Maintain and update fixed assets register including depreciation

• Review of general ledger account activity and preparation of month-end closing entries.

• Review & assist the F&B officer on monthly reconciliation on inventory.

• Preparation and calculation of corporation taxes, VAT, Green Fund, Hotel Tax & payroll taxes.

• General Ledger closings, Journal entries & account reconciliation

• Reconciliation of Accrual, prepayment, insurance, accounts.

• Approval of Food and Beverage PO’s.

• Upload PO’S onto Peachtree.

• Review Bank accounts daily & update monthly cash projection.

• Preparation of Annual Budgets.

• Preparation of audit schedules & lassie with auditors.

• Any other related duties/tasks as required by management in achieving the company’s goals and objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong Accounting Knowledge: Expertise in financial reporting standards.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage priorities, and delegate tasks effectively.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and ability to align financial strategies with overall business goals.

• Software Proficiency: Expertise in accounting software, financial modeling tools, and data analysis platforms.

• Self-Motivated: Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent accounting certification or qualification.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior accounting role.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Windows environments

• Strong skills in financial analysis & reporting.