Accountant
- Accounting
- Full time
- Port-Of-Spain or Newtown
- 15 hour(s) ago
Accounting duties:
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Bank with weekly reporting of
Detailed Aged Receivables (Reported in Transaction Currency i.e. US $)
Detailed Aged Payables
Bank Balances
Register of weekly cheque payments
Forecast of expected customer payments for all amounts due
Manage and ensure timely processing and payment of fortnightly and monthly payroll as well as timely preparation of Statutory payroll reports and payments (National Insurance, Health Surcharge, P.A.Y.E.)
Prepare budget and financial forecasts and report variances
Prepare and submit monthly financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of VAT returns and payments, Quarterly BIR payments (B/Levy, G/Fund Levy)
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Organize internal audits
- Matching hours invoiced to payroll hours
- Matching joints invoiced to joints tracked and washed
- Drifts Rented to Joints Drifted Per Day
- Daily Inspection Cost to Joints Inspected Per Day
- PPE
- Director’s account entries
- Petty cash reconciliations and spot checks
Coordinate with external accountants for tax preparation and timely payments
Coordinate with external auditors in preparation for audited financial statements
Education and Experience Requirements
• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience; ACCA level 2 or equivalent
• At least five (5) years of experience supporting Executives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.
• Proficiency in SharePoint strongly preferred
Skills:
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Must have a high level of integrity, and consistently demonstrate a positive “can-do” attitude with the ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive material with tact and professionalism
• Excellent organizational, analytical and written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to consistently and reliably be in the office during core business hours
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including employees, board members, external partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions