Accountant

Status: Full time Position

Job Title: Accountant

Reports to: Financial Controller

Job Summary: The accountant interprets, compiles, and maintains automotive accounting information for the dealership

Summary

Job Summary: The accountant interprets, compiles, and maintains automotive accounting information for the dealership. This role is responsible for the financial operations of our Guyana business unit. The position is based in Guyana , with occasional travel between Trinidad and the country of base as required.

Objectives of this Role

File statutory returns in a timely manner as per the norms of the governing country

Prepare monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information

Complete Bank Reconciliations

Record and maintain all accounting transactions

Manage the company’s petty cash flow

Generate invoices and facilitate timely follow-ups on accounts receivables and payables

Perform variance analysis and prepare account reconciliations

Facilitate payroll and management of all relevant statutory deductions and filings with applicable agencies. Including but not limited to National Insurance Scheme/Board, Tax Revenue Authorities etc

Audit and verify relevant documents

Document and monitor internal controls in support of the Financial Controller

Prepare required disbursements

Prepare weekly outstanding cheque listing (where applicable)

Prepare a ged p ayables l isting and the critical Payments Report

Review transactions on the Aging Report and ensure that they correctly represent outstanding liabilities of the company.

Facilitate reconciliation of suppliers’ statement balances to the balance recorded on the Aged Payables Listing.

Maintain the filing system for supplier payments and reconciliations.

Facilitate any required VAT return submission.

Issue Accounts Receivable statements and follow up on payment.

Facilitate financial analysis on a requested basis

Submit timely and accurate financial reports to senior leader as required

Make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures

Identify and provide strategic solutions to improve the operations

Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Prepar e audit schedules. (Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Asset Continuity, Intercompany reconciliation and any other schedules requested by the auditor)

Provid e auditors with information requested for the completion of audits and tax computations.

Liaise with auditors to answer queries as they arise

Observe the ethical and industry requirements as set by the relevant financial services commission for the business

Create and maintain standard operating procedures for all accounting systems and relevant responsibilities

General Job Requirements

Research and provide relevant financial data

Prepare and issue financial statements in accordance with legal guidelines

Manage accounts payables and receivables, ensuring that transactions are correctly entered in internal systems and that balance sheets are regularly reconciled.

Skills and Education

BSc or BA in Finance or Accounting

Professional qualifications- CPAs or ACCA

3+ years experience in a fast paced accounting environment

Knowledge of Quickbooks and other accounting systems

Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills

Highly adaptable, ethical, and trustworthy

Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures

Self-driven with the ability to work efficiently under pressure

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.