The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining the General Ledger and ensuring the accuracy of accounting records and entries into the accounting system.
THE CHILDREN’S AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
JOB DESCRIPTION – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
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Job Title: Financial Accountant
Department: Finance
Section: Corporate Services
Reports to: Finance Manager
Direct Reports: Accounting Associate
Indirect Reports: NA
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JOB SUMMARY
The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining the General Ledger and ensuring the accuracy of accounting records and entries into the accounting system. The Financial Accountant will conduct regular analyses of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy in allocations and will make recommendations with respect to allocations and accounting treatments. The incumbent will also supervise a small team of accounting staff.
All activities must be geared towards maintaining the highest levels of service to all internal and external stakeholders and clients, must be sensitive to children’s issues, must conform to the guidelines and standards set by The Authority and to all legal, regulatory and statutory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Coordinates the annual statutory audit including preparation of financial statements and necessary audit schedules.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CMA or First Degree in Accounting.
Seven (7) years’ experience in financial accounting with three (3) years supervisory experience, preferably in a public sector environment.
Sound knowledge of accounting standards and practices.
Sound knowledge of government’s financial regulations, accounting and reporting requirements.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Interested persons are asked to adopt the following guidelines when submitting an application: