Senior Accountant (Trinidad & Tobago)

Senior Accountant (Trinidad & Tobago)

Position:                                 Senior Accountant (Trinidad & Tobago)

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Financial Controller

Summary: Overall, the incumbent is responsible for the monthly financial closing process coordinating all inputs to ensure the Financial accounts are prepared on a timely basis and accounting policies and procedures are adhered to.  Additionally, the incumbent performs daily cash management by verifying the timeliness of the daily cash deposits.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares Financial Accounts for assigned Brands by the 10th working day of the following month coordinating all journals and inputs required. Financial Accounts include Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and all the appropriate supporting schedules.

Ensures compliance with Group Reporting Standards and all internal controls and standards are met on a monthly basis, including compliance with Group Report format, reconciliation of inter-company balances, appropriate supporting schedules for financial statements, certification that all internal controls have been reviewed and performed, and that timelines of reporting deadlines are met.

Prepares Financial Reporting Package  for assigned brands monthly for the Executive and middle management team.

Assists in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and monthly forecasts.

Assists with the external audit process.

Supervises the DSR department to verify that daily deposits banked are timely and intact and any discrepancies are brought to the attention of the relevant personnel as required.

Assists in the hiring and orientation of direct-report employees: trains, supervises, coaches and evaluates direct-report employees, conducting performance appraisals.

Review Bank and Accounts Payable & Receivable reconciliations

Preparation of VAT returns

Key Skills and Requirements

Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.

High level of computer literacy skills; Spreadsheet proficient.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Leadership – the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others.

Quality management – the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Judgment – the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.

Planning/organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Qualifications and Working Experience

ACCA qualified.

A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance.

Working knowledge of System Dynamics/Great Plains is an asset