Financial Accountant

Digicel Group is a total communications and entertainment provider with operations in 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. After 16 years of operation, total investment to date stands at over US$5 billion worldwide. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network. Digicel also runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets and has set up Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad and Tobago which focus on educational, cultural and social development programmes. The Digicel 2030 global transformation programme sees it promising customers a completely new communications and entertainment experience made possible by a more agile, customer-centric application of resources and investment. Digicel is one of the first communications and entertainment providers in the world to initiate a wide scale transformation agenda. The core elements of the Digicel 2030 transformation see it undertaking a complete re-design of the organisational structure; putting customers in control and making a commitment to deliver a superior superfast network experience. Job Title: Financial Accountant Location: Trinidad Expected Starting Period: First Quarter 2019 Summary/Objective: The FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT is responsible for accurate and timely data accumulation, monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of various segments of the business operations within the organization while adhering to approved processes, procedures and strict deadlines. In this capacity the Financial Accountant will be expected to proactively engage in comprehensive analysis and provision of timely and relevant information in support of the Finance Team, Department Heads, Administrators and other internal customers to enable effective and efficient budget, revenue and/or cost management and to support appropriate financial control. Main Duties & Responsibilities: a) Continuously seeks and capitalizes on opportunities to exceed the expectations of customers (internal and external) by placing a keen interest on understanding and effectively resolving customer-impacting issues in a professional and result-oriented manner. b) Preparation of journals to enter into the general ledger. c) Posting of batches into the general ledger. d) Preparation, reconciliation and analysis of assigned monthly schedules/reports. e) Collation of data for monthly accruals and prepayments. f) Analytical review of budget vs. actual variance reports for assigned departments. g) Provision of Support to Finance team in instances of staff absenteeism. h) Work with business owners from affected business areas to understand current process and to document and prioritize requirements. i) Performs related work: the duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to that position. j) Working safely is a continuing condition of employment. Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Ltd. is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment and considers safety to be an integral aspect of every job function. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to observe and fully comply with all HSE rules / policies / procedures and applicable legislative provisions as well as wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where and when applicable. Qualifications: ACCA Level 2 qualifications OR Bachelor's degree AND related certification OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three (3) years' experience performing similar role / duties. Experience in and with the mobile telecommunications sector would be considered a valuable asset. An acceptable combination of academic qualifications and work experience may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements. Functional Skills: Attentive to detail Self-motivated and result-oriented approach to work Strong organizational skills Ability to multi-task and deliver against competing priorities Ability to build strong relationships and work as part of inter-disciplinary teams Ability to strive in a fast-paced and demanding service environment Able to operate autonomously and demonstrate initiative in problem solving, decision making and proactive approach to job. Confidentiality and trustworthiness. Initiative and resourcefulness in the conduct of duties. Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to a diverse working environment.

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