Senior Accounting Assistant - Barbados

Senior Accounting Assistant - Barbados

EY, a global, market leading, professional services firm, with dynamic people in more than 140 countries, is committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax, advisory and transaction advisory services. Ernst & Young Caribbean, one of the region’s largest seamlessly and fully integrated professional services firms, has offices in Trinidad, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Barbados, Jamaica, Curacao, Aruba and Suriname. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone’s contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development.

We currently have an excellent career opportunity in our Barbados office for the position Senior Accounting Assistant. The selected candidate must have a broad knowledge of accounting and finance concepts and utilize independent judgment to complete assignments and resolve issues. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting activities including reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts.
•  Preparation and review of journal entries
• Assist in the Preparation of financial statements
•  Generate reports for Technology cost and process journals for accrual for Trinidad

• Monthly Fixed Assets: - Manage the integrity of Fixed Assets records i.e. Additions, Retirements and any other changes for Trinidad
• Quarterly Green Fund Levy and Corporation tax Calculations
• VAT Returns: - Preparation of VAT
• Monthly Inter-company accounts: - Review and ensure the accounts reconciles with its respective trading partner and follow up on reconciling issues for Trinidad
• Assist in the preparation of Quarterly Reports
• Preparation and Review of Balance Sheet schedules monthly
• Preparation of the FX Revaluation reports monthly
• Prepare Annual IT Consumables and Depreciation budget

• Review and approval of Bank Reconciliations
• Preparation of cash flow statements
• Assist with the accurate and timely close of accounting cycle
• Assist with special projects as required and any other ad hoc duties that may arise

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Currently pursuing a professional accounting qualification i.e. ACCA, CA, CIMA, CPA
• Approximately 3-5 years’ experience in a professional environment in a finance/ business capacity
• Ability to understand the expectations of customers and deliver service that meets or exceeds customers' needs within policy guidelines
• The ability to identify and resolve issues that impact the delivery of quality service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive, "can-do" attitude and approach to responsibilities; the ability to assist and support leadership in addressing new challenges and changes
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and support skills across different organizational teams

What we offer

As a member of the EY family, you will have the opportunity for:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today