Group Accountant

The Group Accountant is responsible for overseeing and consolidating the financial operations across all territories—Trinidad & Tobago, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, and Jamaica.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Accounts Department and ensure all staff in each location complete their tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

• Coordinate and review monthly financial statements from St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, and Jamaica, ensuring accuracy and consistency across regions.

• Consolidate group financial statements including profit & loss, balance sheet, variance analysis, and other financial reports.

• Analyse group-wide financial trends and recommend strategies for cost efficiency and revenue growth.

• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of intercompany transactions and reconciliations across regions.

• Maintain oversight of all accounting systems and records in all countries, including revenue, expenditure, fixed assets, depreciation, purchasing, and inventory.

• Manage month-end and year-end accounting close across all territories.

• Monitor and analyse sales and profitability in each location, supporting management with regional and consolidated financial insights.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and tax requirements in each jurisdiction.

• Oversee the preparation and submission of tax filings (e.g. VAT, Corporation Tax) for St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.

• Liaise with financial institutions and auditors across all countries to ensure smooth banking operations and audit processes.

• Support annual audits and ensure all required documentation is submitted on time for each territory.

• Address and resolve all vendor and customer queries across the group in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with internal departments, regional managers, and stores to support financial needs and compliance.

• Any other duties as required by management.

Educational Requirements

• ACCA Qualification is an asset

• Professional Accounting Qualification or First Degree in Accounting

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including group or multi-country management

• Strong knowledge of IFRS

• Familiarity with tax and regulatory environments in St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago

Skills and Attributes

• Strong MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Competent with accounting software

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• High attention to detail and analytical capability

• High ethical standards and integrity

• Ability to work across multiple regions and manage remote teams effectively