Accountant

Accountant
Allied Caterers Limited is a member of the GCG Group which operates in 21 locations across the Caribbean and Latin America. As a leader in the airline, offshore and restaurant catering industries we support your development both locally and internationally. We are committed to creating an environment that allows our employees to grow personally and professionally.
We are seeking to recruit a passionate, skilled, and highly motivated individual to join the team in the capacity of Accountant.
The Accountant is mainly responsible to for managing the accounting function, administering the Company's financial accounting systems, preparing monthly management accounts and providing financial support to the senior management team. The incumbent will carry out any supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company's policies and applicable laws.
What else will you do?
* Ensuring proper internal controls are developed, implemented and monitored.
* Safeguarding and managing the Company's finances, working capital and fixed assets.
* Liaising with external auditors at year-end and preparing annual financial statements.
* Coordinating the preparation of annual budgets and participating in strategic planning.
* Leading and managing the accounting team.
* Ensure operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget.
* Providing financial analysis and modelling and delivering to operations to drive business decisions.
* Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable departments.
* Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service.
* Conduct budget reviews and report cost plans to upper management.
* Update business acumen by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc.
* Ensuring payroll payments are timely and all relevant payroll standards and reporting guidelines are met.
* Preparing financial reports as outlined by the company; ensuring accuracy, conformance with policy, and timeliness.
Qualifications/Experience/Competencies needed:
* Professional Accounting Designation (ACCA/CPA/CGA) or Equivalent Degree
* A minimum of three (3) years' experience at management level and possess strong leadership skills; experience in Food & Beverage industry or manufacturing/FMCG industry will be an asset.
* Thorough knowledge of accountancy and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
* Proven ability to develop and maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion within your team
* Strong budget development and oversight skills
* Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Able to communicate in English orally and in writing
* Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
Interested applicants are asked to kindly submit resumes by May 20th 2022.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

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