Senior Accountant - Multi-Entity Group

About the role

The Senior Accountant supports the Finance Manager with the day-to-day financial operations of the Group, with direct oversight of junior finance staff covering accounts receivable, accounts payable and bank reconciliations. The role covers month-end close, financial reporting, tax and VAT compliance, costing, budgeting and fixed asset tracking, and leads intercompany reconciliations, audit support and Board reporting. It is based at the GAL office in Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, review and mentor junior finance staff; implement internal controls and sign off on monthly schedules and reconciliations.
• Prepare cost schedules, post and review journal entries, perform month-end reconciliations and close accounts for Board meetings.
• Prepare financial statements, audit schedules and ad-hoc reports, and assist with the monthly Board pack.
• Reconcile VAT accounts, compute VAT returns, prepare quarterly tax workings and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable, approve fixed expenses, process credit card payments, reconcile advances and lead intercompany reconciliations.
• Reconcile stock counts, support annual budgeting, analyse costs and track fixed asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Help develop departmental policies and internal controls, and assist with audits.

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including supervising junior accounts or finance staff.
• Experience with AP, AR, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of VAT compliance and tax returns in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Experience in a multi-entity group environment is an advantage.

Required skills

• Understanding of accounting principles, month-end close, VAT and tax compliance, budgeting, costing and fixed assets.
• Able to review and sign off schedules, reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and train junior finance staff.
• Working knowledge of Xero or similar accounting software.