Senior Associate
Not Disclosed
- Port-of-Spain
- See description
- Permanent full-time
- Updated 05/01/2025
- Human Resource
We are seeking an experienced Accountant to perform a diverse range of management accounting, financial reporting, and business analysis duties.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to perform a diverse range of management accounting, financial reporting, and business analysis duties. The ideal candidate will excel in financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process improvement while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients to achieve their financial goals.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping & Reconciliation:
- Review client bookkeeping transactions for accuracy and consistency.
- Oversee the reconciliation of balance sheet items, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Payroll & Statutory Compliance:
- Verify payroll calculations and statutory documentation compliance for assigned clients.
Month-End Close Process:
- Manage smooth month-end closings, including reconciliation of bank, receivables, payables, fixed assets, depreciation, amortization, accruals, prepayments, and tax adjustments.
Tax Compliance:
- Prepare and review bi-monthly VAT accounts and applicable returns.
- Compute and review tax liabilities, ensuring compliance with local taxation laws.
Financial Reporting:
- Produce financial and non-financial management reports tailored to client needs.
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly variance analyses.
- Conduct financial what-if scenarios to aid client decision-making.
Working Capital & Cash Flow Management:
- Anticipate client working capital needs by analyzing invoice payment and collection dates.
System & Process Improvement:
- Design and review accounting systems and internal controls.
- Recommend process flow enhancements to the Firm’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Advisory Services:
- Assist with business advisory services such as investment appraisals, valuations, bank proposals, and credit facility negotiations.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Assign and manage junior staff tasks using project management tools.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members for skill and career development.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as required, contributing to the firm’s overall goals.
Education & Experience:
- Qualifications:
- ACCA Qualified or actively pursuing ACCA Level 3.
- Experience:
- 5–7 years of experience in accounting and audit roles.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of local taxation laws.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Key Skills:
- Technical Expertise:
- Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards.
- Time Management & Organization:
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Attention to Detail:
- Commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving:
- Strong critical thinking skills to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Team Collaboration & Leadership:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to mentor, lead, and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Project Management:
- Experience in managing tasks and workflows using project management tools.
- Professional Discretion:
- Ability to handle sensitive financial data with confidentiality and integrity.
