Accountant

Accountant

Location: Port of Spain

Industry: Energy

Employment type: Contract ( 6 month probation)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the accounting functions of the hotel.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCE AND EXPERIENCE

Any suitable combination of education and experience may be considered for this position

• ACCA qualified
• Pleasant personality
• Ability to pay attention to detail; self-motivated
• Ability to manage staff, delegate tasks and manage performance
• Ability to coach and guide staff, ability to develop work procedures

Knowledge / training in following software:

• QuickBooks
• RoomMaster & IQ Point of Sale – Property Management Software
• HR Plus Software (processing payroll)
• Microsoft Excel & Word

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following. Other duties may be assigned as required by the company.

Routine Functions

1. Review and authorise the Night Audit Process (daily) – including daily update of petty cash vouchers
2. Capital Investment Proposals
3. Signing cheques
4. Approving all Non- PO Invoice expenses included stock activities - e.g. Purchase Orders and Requisitions

Monthly Functions

1. Ensure timely Accounts Receivables collections
2. Ensure timely processing of AP Payments Local & Foreign including statutory payments – PAYE, HS, NIS, VAT, IPT, Room Tax, Property Tax, Hotel Licenses
3. Update relevant Ledgers – e.g. Fixed Asset
4. Deposits & Petty Cash Accountability
5. Monitor purchasing and stock functions as it relates to invoice receipt and update in
6. QB – monitory update of all requisitions and use of QB for Purchase Orders
7. Prepare bi-monthly report
8. Ensure General Ledger Management
9. Prepare manual journals
10. Room master Export / Import to QuickBooks
11. Physical Stock Count – entry in QB, Boutique Stock count
12. Monthly Management Accounts
13. Process Salaries

Additional notes:

Ability to lift items up to 15 lbs. in a safe manner

Knowledge of the company’s House rules regarding safe work practices including lifting