Senior Accountant

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and controls within a high-volume, multi-location environment, supporting operational efficiency and compliance.

Job Opportunity

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Location: San Fernando

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and controls within a high-volume, multi-location environment, supporting operational efficiency and compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS:

• ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• 4–7 years’ relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in payroll processing
• Experience in retail, distribution, or manufacturing environments would be an asset
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and preparation of financial statements
• Sound understanding of accounting standards and internal controls
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll systems (e.g. Sage 50, Odoo or similar)
• Hands-on experience with high-volume transactional processing and reporting
• Knowledge of statutory deductions and local compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong reconciliation and variance analysis skills
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-location environment

 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

• Prepare and review management accounts and financial reports
• Perform monthly bank and cash reconciliations
• Manage accounts receivable functions, including credit control and approvals
• Process and reconcile payroll, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Conduct cost and margin analysis in collaboration with operational teams
• Monitor financial performance across multiple locations and investigate variances
• Strengthen internal controls and support audit and compliance activities
• Assist with month-end close and year-end audit processes
• Ensure timely statutory filings and regulatory compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to support financial decision-making
• Supervise or provide guidance to junior accounting staff where required
• Required to report to several other branch locations in South Trinidad periodically

 **Candidates MUST possess ALL academic certifications listed on their resume for verification purposes.

**Only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted. **