Accountant

ities

● Management and support of budget and forecast activities

● Preparation for, and co-ordination of the audit process; liaise with internal and external auditors

● Accurate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses

● Analyse business operations and provide appropriate guidance and advice (includes revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues)

● Assure back-up of financial data as per policy prescriptions and compliance against company policies for IT management, and data preservation and integrity

● Cash and credit control management, including compliance against credit control policy

● Effective supplier relationship management

● Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations in line with agreed deadlines – includes but is not limited to bank, accounts receivable and accounts payable, intercompany, reconciliations

● Support the management and reporting of business achievements against targets for profit, balance sheet and cash

● Prepare payroll, commissions and other related payments

● Manage relationship between financial systems for accuracy and compliance

● Manage third party provider arrangements related to finance systems

● Maintain compliance on all statutory requirements

● Support customer pricing and profitability analysis

● Update and maintain Company portfolio analysis

● Day-to-day management of accounts and administration functions

● Support relevant systems rollouts as and when required

● Provide advice and guidance to Branch Managers and colleagues on finance-related matters

Key Relationships

Regional Finance Manager, Area Director - Caribbean

People Accountability

● Provide necessary support and advice to management and colleagues to drive the achievement of business targets, control expenditure and deliver debt management within agreed budget levels

● Support year on year absence reduction

● Ensure performance management programme is delivered for all reporting colleagues within agreed timelines

● Support employee engagement and enablement initiatives to improve employee survey scores

Service Accountability

● Support operational efficiency initiatives that improve costs, processes and systems

● Monitor financial contractual obligations to maintain acceptable billing and collection activity

● Support business productivity initiatives in line with budget plan

● Build and enhance customer relationships and retention through scheduled visits

Profit/Cost/Sales/Process Accountability

● Support delivery of financial operating plan inclusive of cash targets. ● Support the delivery of business targets in accordance with overall business strategy

● Willing to perform any other reasonable duties that may arise in the delivery of business strategy and objectives

Requirements:

● Degree level accounting qualification or other accounting certification such as ACCA or CIMA.

● At least 4 years’ progressive experience in an accounting role or similar function in a B2B environment

● Experience in a sales/service delivery environment

● Technology savvy, with experience in accounting software and payroll systems

Desirable Experience, Qualifications and Competencies

● Competence in ACCPAC / NAVISON and Customer Relationship Management software

Other equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Personal Qualities & Behaviour Traits

● Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills

● Excellent communication skills

● Influencing skills

● Good commercial acumen

● Energy, enthusiasm and engagement

● Strong team ethic

● Sound judgement

● High integrity and honesty