Accountant

Job Description

As our Accountant, you support the General Manager of the business in achieving our strategic objectives. You provide accurate and timely financial reports, manage the financial and general administrative functions for the business, propose and support cost saving initiatives, identify risks and opportunities in the market, and prepare summary reports.

The position reports operationally to the General Manager, and functionally to the Regional Finance Manager - Caribbean.

Key Responsibilities

● Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts

● Financial record compliance against subsisting policies and procedures

● Financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly and year-end close

● Implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures

● Resolution of accounting discrepancies and irregularities

● Management and support of budget and forecast activities

● Preparation for, and co-ordination of the audit process; liaise with internal and external auditors

● Accurate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses

● Analyse business operations and provide appropriate guidance and advice (includes revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues)

● Assure back-up of financial data as per policy prescriptions and compliance against company policies for IT management, and data preservation and integrity

● Cash and credit control management, including compliance against credit control policy

● Effective supplier relationship management

● Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations in line with agreed deadlines – includes but is not limited to bank, accounts receivable and accounts payable, intercompany, reconciliations

● Support the management and reporting of business achievements against targets for profit, balance sheet and cash

● Prepare payroll, commissions and other related payments

● Manage relationship between financial systems for accuracy and compliance

● Manage third party provider arrangements related to finance systems

● Maintain compliance on all statutory requirements

● Support customer pricing and profitability analysis

● Update and maintain Company portfolio analysis

● Day-to-day management of accounts and administration functions

● Support relevant systems rollouts as and when required

● Provide advice and guidance to Branch Managers and colleagues on finance-related matters

Key Relationships

Regional Finance Manager, Area Director - Caribbean

People Accountability

● Provide necessary support and advice to management and colleagues to drive the achievement of business targets, control expenditure and deliver debt management within agreed budget levels

● Support year on year absence reduction

● Ensure performance management programme is delivered for all reporting colleagues within agreed timelines

● Support employee engagement and enablement initiatives to improve employee survey scores

Service Accountability

● Support operational efficiency initiatives that improve costs, processes and systems

● Monitor financial contractual obligations to maintain acceptable billing and collection activity

● Support business productivity initiatives in line with budget plan

● Build and enhance customer relationships and retention through scheduled visits

Profit/Cost/Sales/Process Accountability

● Support delivery of financial operating plan inclusive of cash targets. ● Support the delivery of business targets in accordance with overall business strategy

● Willing to perform any other reasonable duties that may arise in the delivery of business strategy and objectives

Requirements:

● Degree level accounting qualification or other accounting certification such as ACCA or CIMA.

● At least 4 years’ progressive experience in an accounting role or similar function in a B2B environment

● Experience in a sales/service delivery environment

● Technology savvy, with experience in accounting software and payroll systems

Desirable Experience, Qualifications and Competencies

● Competence in ACCPAC / NAVISON and Customer Relationship Management software

Other equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Personal Qualities & Behaviour Traits

● Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills

● Excellent communication skills

● Influencing skills

● Good commercial acumen

● Energy, enthusiasm and engagement

● Strong team ethic

● Sound judgement

● High integrity and honesty