Vacancy for Senior Accounting with experience in Financial Reporting within the banking sector. This is a Temporary Position for a period of one year.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Banking
(This position is Temporary - 1 year duration)
Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of statutory audited financial statements and monthly and management financial statements, monthly head office reporting with analysis/explanations for the Enterprise and Group Head Office.
Duties & Responsibilities include:
- Directs and oversees the preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements within established deadlines.
- Manages the financial reporting system used in the preparation of financial reports to ensure data integrity, operating efficiencies, timeliness of data imports and accuracy. Act as the first level of review to ensure accuracy, completeness, and validity of the work performed by the team.
- Ensures that monthly and annual financial results are prepared in accords with IFRS requirements and corporate policy guidelines.
- Assists with audit requests from External Audit, Regulators and internal control teams.
- Prepares tax returns and VAT filings and quarterly tax remittances.
Key Competencies Required:
Knowledge & Experience:
- Five (5) years experience in the Financial Services sector with a minimum of three 3 (3) years at a managerial level
- Knowledge of Trinidad & Tobago’s banking environment.
- Experience in dealing with external auditors, financial regulators.
- Working knowledge of IFRS accounting policies.
- Working knowledge of financial reporting techniques applicable to the banking sector.
- Knowledge of business desktop applications (Ms Outlook, Word and PowerPoint).
- Advanced knowledge of Ms Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts and graphs).
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with persons at all levels.
- Advanced understanding of accounting and financial principles and be able to apply these principles to accounting for mutual funds.
- Working knowledge of foreign currency translations, derivative contracts, and investment valuations.
- Strong analytical skills to solve complex accounting issues, be proficient in reviewing detailed financial data and show initiative in problem solving and follow up.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, delegate work, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer equipment and software, specifically spreadsheet applications and mutual fund accounting systems.
- Ability to cooperate in a team environment is critical.
Education/Accomplishments:
- Must be a fully qualified Accounting Professional (ACCA, CPA, CA) – mandatory requirement and 6 – 8 years finance experience within the banking sector.
Salary Range: TT$18,000 per month.
Only suitable applicants meeting with the requirements will be considered.
Interested applicants must be unemployed and available for temporary/contract employment AND legally resident in Trinidad & Tobago.
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