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