Financial Accountant

  • Accounting, Manufacturing
  • Full time
  • Chaguanas
  • 19 hour(s) ago
  • Featured
  • Urgent

Job Overview

Date Posted:
Posted 19 hour(s) ago
Experience:
5 years
Salary:
TTD Undisclosed
Location:
Chaguanas
Expiration date:
11/06/2025

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic reporting across the organization. We are looking for a results-driven professional who is passionate about continuous improvement, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is committed to upholding the highest standards of financial management.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Prepare, review, and coordinate the timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts in accordance with IFRS.
  • Ensure accurate consolidation of financial data across all departments and companies within the Group.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies for statutory audits and compliance reviews including the preparation of required reports and schedule.
  • Manages the day-to-day accounting operations to ensure that all financial transactions are accurate, including the preparation, review, and approval of corporate journal entries, reconciliations, and other financial reports.
  • Oversee financial modules in operating systems, ensuring accurate data flow from all sources to finance.
  • Manages the payroll process ensuring timely and accurate completion aligned to appropriate internal controls.

 Tax & Regulatory Management

  • Compute and file Corporate Taxes, VAT, levies, and surcharges in compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure timely compliance

 Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Track and report on capital projects, including ROI analysis and budget adherence.
  • Develop rolling forecasts and scenario planning models to support strategic decision-making.

  Internal Controls and Risk Management

  • Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Drive automation and digitization of financial processes to improve efficiency and accuracy with the aim of enhancing business value.

 Cross Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with the various functions to provide financial insights
  • Present financial data and insights to the Executive Team in a clear actionable format
  • Develops a self-sufficient talent pipeline to foster and encourage career progression of direct reports thereby ensuring support for the short- and long-term business needs
  • Perform other related duties as required by the role.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
  • Professional accounting designation (e.g., ACCA, CMA, CPA, CIMA) is strongly preferred.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in Finance or Business Administration would be an asset.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Proven experience in preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
  • Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a manufacturing organization.
  • Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).