Finance Accountant
- Recruiter
- Digicel
- Location
- Port of Spain (TT)
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 02 Mar 2021
- Closes
- 02 Apr 2021
- Ref
- 123082
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- IT/Telecoms
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Company description:
About Digicel
As a Digital Operator, Digicel is in the business of delivering powerful digital experiences 1440 minutes of each day to customers - that's every minute, all day, every day.
Through its world-class LTE and fibre networks, together with its suite of 8 apps spanning sports (SportsMax), music (D'Music), news (Loop), local radio and podcasts (GoLoud), TV streaming (PlayGo), enhanced messaging and marketplaces (BiP), cloud storage (Billo) and self-care (MyDigicel app), Digicel is the only operator in its markets that can deliver that.
Serving consumer and business customers in 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Pacific, its investments of over US$7 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 3 million people to date.
With its Better Together brand, Digicel is making a promise of simply more to customers and communities and its 7,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality day in, day out.
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Job description:
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Summary/Objective:
The Financial Accountant is responsible for the booking of month-end entries to support the preparation of monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner for the Digicel Foundation. They will ensure timely completion of month end files and strict adherence to month end timetables and processes as well as support the Foundation CEO when required with ad-hoc reports, reporting to Board of Directors and Group.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Functional Skills:
DISCLAIMER:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.
To see the full job description please click apply.
About Digicel
As a Digital Operator, Digicel is in the business of delivering powerful digital experiences 1440 minutes of each day to customers - that's every minute, all day, every day.
Through its world-class LTE and fibre networks, together with its suite of 8 apps spanning sports (SportsMax), music (D'Music), news (Loop), local radio and podcasts (GoLoud), TV streaming (PlayGo), enhanced messaging and marketplaces (BiP), cloud storage (Billo) and self-care (MyDigicel app), Digicel is the only operator in its markets that can deliver that.
Serving consumer and business customers in 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Pacific, its investments of over US$7 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 3 million people to date.
With its Better Together brand, Digicel is making a promise of simply more to customers and communities and its 7,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality day in, day out.
Visit for more.
Job description:
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Summary/Objective:
The Financial Accountant is responsible for the booking of month-end entries to support the preparation of monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner for the Digicel Foundation. They will ensure timely completion of month end files and strict adherence to month end timetables and processes as well as support the Foundation CEO when required with ad-hoc reports, reporting to Board of Directors and Group.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Booking of month-end entries to assist in the preparation of management accounts for month/ year-end purposes in line with accounting standards and reporting deadlines.
- Assist in the presentation of monthly board material, Expense analysis and comparison of performance against budget.
- Preparation, reconciliation and analysis of assigned monthly schedules/reports.
- Ensure the development and ongoing existence of strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Review and monitor the underlying controls/ sub-system interface to ensure accuracy in balances shown in the general ledger.
- Prepare Journals with adequate supporting information.
- Work with all areas to ensure information is submitted in a timely manner.
- Review budgets vs actuals with area owners and ensure any risk identified are mitigated with action plans.
- Assist in the preparation of data for Ad-hoc Management
- Assist with the internal and external audit requirements.
- Completion of the month-end routines within the required reporting period.
- Provide back-up support for other team members.
- Perform any other tasks that may periodically be assigned by the CEO
- 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.
- 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 or equivalent studies
- 2-5 years' relevant experience performing similar role/duties
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using Great Plains or any accounting system would be considered a valuable asset.
Functional Skills:
- Passion and a can do attitude
- Able to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines (flexibility in hours will be required)
- Strong leadership skills
- Attention 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
- Strong communication (oral/written/presentation) and interpersonal skills.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.
To see the full job description please click apply.