Finance Officer (Trinidad)

GCG Group Trinidad is seeking to fill the role of The Finance Officer. The candidate will assist the Finance team in the preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis to support the Executive Management team decision-making process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices with supports, reconciliations and confirmations for the completion of all intercompany transactions to accurately allocate all expenses
• Process supplier invoices and payments in accordance with the agreed credit terms to reduce the likelihood of delays the provision of good and or services
• Reconcile supplier accounts and any other reports to be reconciled and address any reconciling items to minimize reporting inaccuracies
• Monitor credit terms and credit notes and their application to afford the organization the best bargaining position
• Maintain and reconcile the petty cash, travel and employee expenses by ensuring that invoices and other supporting document match the spend
• Review and track inventory spend by supplier to prepare weekly status updates to management
• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliation – bank, accrual and prepayments
• Maintain insurance schedule, payments, tax, fixed asset schedule and other records to ensure that accurate records are filed
• Support and complete month end close process including but not limited to reporting and reconciling activites
• Provides associated administrative and other support to supervisor and team, towards the attainment of departmental goals and objectives
• Comply with all policies and procedures including but not limited to HACCP, Food Safety, HR and HSSE, to reduce the occurrence of accidents and incidents that may impede the maintenance of the highest food quality standards
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by line manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least 2 years of work experience in a similar position
• Bachelor Degree in Finance and/or ACCA Level 1 and pursuing Level 2
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP will be considered an asset.             
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel
• Requires basic knowledge of business and a reasonable command of the English language.
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information
• Excellent arithmetic and comprehension skills
• Ability to build successful and long-term relationships.
• Quality focus—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Team player – demonstrates an ability to integrate well with team members and to support other members of the team when needed.
• Strong customer service orientation / focus.
• Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Interested applicants are asked to kindly submit resumes by November 18th 2024. 
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.