Financial Accountant (CONTRACT)

Company description:

Digicel Group Limited

About Digicel 

Enabling customers to live, work, play and flourish in a connected world, Digicel’s world class LTE and fibre networks deliver state-of-the-art mobile, home and business solutions. 

Serving 10 million consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, its investments of over US$5 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 2 million people to date. 

With the Better Connected ethos at the heart of everything, its 5,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality for customers, communities and countries day in, day out. 

Digicel also delivers news, sports broadcasting, digital media and financial services in several of its markets.

Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more.

Job description:

Job Title: Financial Accountant (CONTRACT)

Primary objective of the job: 

The Financial Accountant would be responsible for the management of the accounts for Digicel Foundation

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Booking month-end entries to support the preparation of monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner for review
• Booking month-end entries to assist in the preparation of management accounts for month/ year end purposes in line with accounting standards and reporting deadlines
• Ensure timely completion of month end file and strict adherence to month end timetables and processes
• Support CEO when required with ad-hoc reports, reporting to Board of Directors and Group
• Assist in the presentation of monthly board material, Expense analysis and comparison of performance against budget
• Preparation, reconciliation and analysis of assigned monthly schedules/reports
• Ensure the development and ongoing existence of strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Review and monitor the underlying controls/ sub-system interface to ensure accuracy in balances shown in the general ledger
• Prepare Journals with adequate supporting information
• Work with all areas to ensure information is submitted in a timely manner
• Review budgets vs actuals with area owners and ensure any risk identified are mitigated with action plans
• Assist in the preparation of data for Ad-hoc Management
• Assist with the internal and external audit requirements
• Completion of the month-end routines within the required reporting period
• Provide back-up support for other team members
• Perform any other tasks that may periodically be assigned by the CEO

Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Minimum ACCA level 2 or Equivalent
• 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience
• Experience using Great Plains or any accounting system would be considered an asset.
• Advanced Excel/ Modelling skills

Functional Skills:

• Attentive to detail
• Self-motivated and result-oriented approach to work
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and deliver against competing priorities
• Ability to build strong relationships and work as part of inter-disciplinary teams
• Ability to strive in a fast-paced and demanding service environment (flexibility in hours will be required)
• Able to operate autonomously and demonstrate initiative in problem solving, decision making and proactive approach to job
• Confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Initiative and resourcefulness in the conduct of duties
• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to a diverse working environment
•  Passion and a can-do attitude
• Strong leadership skills