Finance & Accounting Manager

Finance & Accounting Manager

COOP’S CORPORATION LIMITED JOB DESCRIPTION
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING MANAGER POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance & Accounting Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building, organizing, and stabilizing the finance and accounting function from the ground up. The role focuses initially on clean-up, system implementation, statutory compliance, and operational control, and will transition into a more strategic finance leadership role as the department matures.

KEY OBJECTIVES (FIRST 12 MONTHS)
 Bring all accounting records fully up to date
 Implement proper accounting systems, controls, and procedures
 Ensure payroll and statutory compliance for all employees
 Build and train an effective accounts team
 Establish accurate, reliable financial reporting for management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Finance & Accounting Setup:
 Review the current state of financial records and identify gaps
 Reconstruct and post outstanding transactions, including prior periods where required
 Establish and maintain a proper chart of accounts
 Implement or strengthen accounting software and workflows
 Create clear accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

2. Financial Operations
 Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
 Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity
 Oversee and perform general ledger postings and reconciliations as required
 Ensure accurate payroll processing and payroll controls

3. Payroll & Statutory Compliance
 Ensure accurate payroll calculations for all employees
 Prepare and submit statutory obligations including PAYE, Health Surcharge, NIS, VAT, Corporation Tax, and Annual Returns
 Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Trinidad & Tobago tax and statutory requirements

4. Reporting & Management Support
 Prepare monthly management accounts including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
 Provide clear financial reports to support management decisions
 Develop basic financial dashboards and performance tracking tools
 Assist management with budgeting and cost control initiatives

5. Team Building & Supervision
 Recruit, train, and supervise Accounts Officers
 Assign duties and implement segregation of responsibilities
 Review work performed by accounts staff for accuracy and compliance
 Provide ongoing coaching and performance guidance

6. Audit & Governance
 Prepare the company for internal and external audits
 Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
 Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and audit trails
 Strengthening governance, control, and accountability across finance operations

7. Continuous Improvement
 Identify inefficiencies and risks in financial processes
 Recommend and implement improvements and best practices
 Support the transition from informal processes to structured systems

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
 Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent) preferred
 Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance within SMEs or growing organizations
 Proven experience building or reorganizing accounting systems
 Strong knowledge of Trinidad & Tobago accounting and tax requirements
 Experience supervising or mentoring junior accounting staff

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
 Strong hands-on accounting and problem-solving skills
 High attention to detail and accuracy
 Ability to work independently and take ownership
 Comfortable working in evolving and unstructured environments
 Strong organization and time-management skills
 High ethical standards and confidentiality
 Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

WORKING CONDITIONS
Full-time position
Monday to Friday (Saturday’s based on operational needs)
May require visits to various locations