Accounting Officer

Vacancy for Accounting Officer (permanent hire) in the Port of Spain area.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Accounting Officer

Location: Port of Spain

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for all the day-to-day accounting of the business operations and, therefore,
has full accountability for all areas of Accounting for the organization.

Scope/Impact:

• Prepare monthly Financial Statements including Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow position
• Prepare projected Income Statements
• Prepare journal entries and post transactions into Peachtree Accounting Software
• Handle all Accounts Payable matters including obtaining payment approval and cheque preparation
• Handle all Accounts Receivable matters including preparing and issuing invoices and following up on collections
• Handle all Payroll and Payroll remittances including calculation of pay and deductions
• Prepare and remit quarterly taxes for Green Fund Levy and Business Levy
• Maintain filing system for all Accounting documentation
• Provide support and assist the Company Directors as requested

Skill/Knowledge:

• Completed ACCA Level II qualifications or possess a BSc in Accounting.  Equivalent combination of training and experience will also be considered
• At least five (5) years working experience in an Accounting Department with some emphasis on General Accounting duties in a senior position
• Working knowledge of the computation of payroll and payroll tax remittances
• Good working knowledge of MS Office with emphasis on Excel and manipulating of spreadsheets

General Capabilities:

• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Must be able to work flexible hours as the exigencies of the job requires
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Able to work with tight deadlines and time pressure
• Should possess good analytical skills and problem solving abilities
• Must be a team player and uphold good business ethics

Compensation:

• $11K - $13K per month
• Other benefits: Group Health Plan (after probation)

Interested applicants must be legally resident in Trinidad & Tobago

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