Accountant (CPI)

Our client, Caribbean Packaging Industries Limited (CPI) is seeking to fill the position of an Accountant.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure the integrity of the financial system and records are maintained.
• To participate in the continuous improvements of the finance function.
• To ensure that the accounting records are maintained accurately by managing the general ledger function and its interface with the sub ledgers.
• To ensure the daily and monthly functions are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• To manage and supervise the accounting staff and their respective workflows.
• To provide support/back up when staff are on leave.
• To ensure the accuracy of the inventory valuation by leading stock counts, reviewing inventory costings and completing inventory variation analytics.
• To work with their peers in the other operations in Caribbean to ensure timely completion of monthly reporting and accounting tasks.
• To prepare on a monthly basis Financial Statements in management format, analytical reports and Head Office reports within stipulated deadlines.
• Preparation of Statutory Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
• To lead the external audit process, ensuring completion within budget and within deadlines.
• To assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• To perform weekly and monthly payroll functions as-well-as complete the organisation’s TD4 preparations for the calendar year.
• Ensure the monthly, quarterly and annual statutory obligations are calculated, paid and filed in a timely and accurate manner.
• To manage staff and periodically review performance.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• To Prepare General Ledger reconciliations and to review subordinate staff reconciliations.
• To maintain the fixed assets registers and capital allowances register.
• To remain informed and updated with all new accounting and reporting standards to ensure the relevant application of such standards are completed in a timely manner.
• To initiate enhancements of the computerised accounting systems.
• To assist and coordinate the accounting and reporting functions of any associated or subsidiary entities of Caribbean Packaging Industries Ltd.
• Maintain and support internally driven KPIs e.g. working capital management, debtors’ days, etc. Any other duties that fall within the accounting function.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least three (3) years in a supervisory position.
• ACCA qualified.
• Must be proficient in the use of Accounting Software and Programs and have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferable or the FMCG industry.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those favourably considered will be contacted.