Caribbean Cream Ltd. & Scoops Unlimited

The Financial Reporting Accountant reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will have the responsibility of providing Management and Financial reports for the Shared Service Group.

Key deliverables:

• To assist the Chief Financial Officer in achieving all reporting objectives
• To supply Monthly and Quarterly reports to the Leadership Team on business performance against budget and previous year.
• To assist with the preparation of the annual budget and other long-term financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

Budget & Reporting                                    

• Assist with the development of the annual budget and latest estimates.
• Provide high quality analysis of P&L variances and other reports.
• Provide monthly reporting by collating information from various departments to ensure completeness and correctness.
• Provide quarterly reports – Stock Exchange report and analysis.
• Assist with preparations of the Audited Financial statements.
• Providing Statutory reports as required
• Ensure all reports are submitted within the deadline, and all resulting queries cleared.
• Prepare Journals as necessary.
• Provide recommendations to improve the quality and maintain the integrity of all Reporting Systems.
• Review processes to make them more efficient and effective – identify opportunities to maximize other operating Income streams.

Transaction Processing                                    

• Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure GL deadlines are achieved.
• Assist with the audit process (both internal and external).
• In the absence of the Finance manager the role is required to execute those responsibilities.
• Assist with the renewal of the Company’s insurance.

Other                                                

• Any other duty as required.

Qualification

• A minimum of a First degree with accounting major.
• ACCA / CPA certification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ reporting experience including general ledger.
• Supervisory experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of good accounting practices especially IFRS.
• Possess budgetary skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computer literate, skilled in QuickBooks, MS Suite (Excel, Word, Power point to name a few), Microsoft Dynamic, POS systems, spread sheet and other applications.
• Sound internal control systems.
• Experience with company taxation would be an asset.
• Effective communicator both orally and written.

Personal capabilities

• Assertive
• Self-motivated
• Able to work on own initiative
• Confidential & Tactful
• Strong sense of integrity
• Organized
• Detailed oriented
• Results oriented
• Able to meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Team Oriented
• Resourceful
• Energetic & Enthusiastic
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with various levels.