Assistant Accountant - Barbados

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly management accounts (expenses account, Cash flows, etc.), Board papers and monthly variance analysis reporting

• Reconciles monthly operating bank accounts and broker cash accounts for FCIS (Barbados) Ltd as well as reconciles other accounts such as client / interest accounts, GL and inter-company accounts on a monthly basis on behalf of FCIS (Barbados) by reviewing, tracking, verifying, etc. and making the relevant adjustments as required subject to approval
• Maintains fixed asset registers in keeping with International Accounting Standards

• Provides audit schedules for the external audit process at year-end as well as prepares monthly/annual financial statements and notes for FCIS (Barbados) Ltd.
• Computes quarterly tax payments and prepares the annual tax returns and tax work papers on behalf of FCIS (Barbados) Ltd.

• Provides information retrieved from operating accounts and administrative support in the preparation of the annual budget for FCIS (Barbados) Ltd. 

• Prepares journal entries for FCIS (Barbados) Ltd.

• Prepares statutory returns for Management approval
• Performs the role of Liaison Officer on behalf of FCIS (Barbados) Ltd. with the internal and external auditors as well as other statutory and regulatory bodies

• Reviews and recommends improvements for internal control, accounting and reporting systems as well as implements upon approval
• Reviews and approves operating bank reconciliations and broker cash reconciliations for FCIS (Trinidad) Ltd performed by Accounting Assistants and provides support/guidance as required
• Reviews accounts (payables, interest, etc.) to ensure monthly data is completed and accounted for in an accurate and timely manner
• Provides support to the Accountant (Manager) for the resolution of accounting / tax / operational issues to ensure operational efficiency
• Creates accounts on production and accounting software systems where necessary
• Engages in marketing of the Group’s products and services
• Responds to customers’ requests, enquiries, incoming and outgoing calls, both local and foreign, in a courteous and timely manner consistent with operating standards and escalation to Manager where necessary
• Completes special projects and other related activities as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess ACCA Level 2
• Five (5) GCE O’ Levels A or B and C or CXC O’ Levels (General Proficiency) I, II or III passes including Mathematics and English Language which must be at grade I or II or level A or B, not more than two (2) of the other subjects should be at grade III level
• A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in an accounting environment
• Strong oral & written communication, time management and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal, team work/building, conflict resolution and cross selling skills
• Analytical, conceptual, research, negotiating and problem solving skills
• Ability to use initiative, work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and use complex documents and forms
• Knowledge of the Group’s Operating Software Systems, Products and Services as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite would also be required

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