Manager - Financial Reporting

We’re excited about the future, and we’d love you to be part of it. If you're passionate about shaping what comes next and making a meaningful impact, we’d be delighted to have you explore this role with us. We’re proud to offer a vibrant employee experience that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunities across our diverse operations, creating an environment where you can thrive.

Join our team and let’s grow together!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking to recruit a talented, highly numerate, self-motivated individual who shares our values to join the Group’s management team as Manager - Financial Reporting .

The successful candidate will have the responsibility of providing financial support and guidance to the Catering Division and support to the Group Financial Controller of GEL.

This position reports to the Divisional Finance Lead of GCG and the Group Financial Controller of GEL.

The position will be based at the GEL Head Office in Barbados.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As Manager - Financial Reporting , your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Providing technical support to the Cluster Financial Controllers across GCG

Working with the Group auditors and Cluster Financial Controllers across GCG to ensure that all audit issues are resolved in a timely manner

Reviewing all financial reports (and other reports) before submission to Head Office

Reviewing all Budget reports before submission to Head Office

Providing guidance on the application of IFRS across GCG

Liaising between Group Finance and Divisional Finance team

Tracking and reporting any inaccuracies related to accounting and reports to Divisional Finance Lead (GCG) and the Group Financial Controller (GEL)

Assisting the Group Financial Controller (GEL) in reviewing the monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reports

Assisting in the annual group audit and preparation of the annual report

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

A professional accounting designation (ACCA, CGA/CPA)

3-5 years’ post qualification experience in a senior role

Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and their application

KEY COMPETENCIES:

High numerical and analytical skills

Strong leadership with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

A team player with the ability to work in cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives

Deadline-driven with excellent time management and problem-solving skills

Computer literate with a strong background in information technology particularly with regard to knowledge of accounting software packages

BENEFITS:

We’re proud to offer a vibrant employee experience that fosters growth, collaboration, and regional exposure.

An attractive remuneration and benefits package is being offered. Our benefits package includes participation in the Group Life, Medical Insurance and Pension Schemes, opportunities for training & development and Paid time off for vacation. Through our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) you have the opportunity to be a part-owner of GEL (where eligible)—let’s grow together!

ABOUT US:

For over 100 years, Goddard Enterprises has been a cornerstone of innovation, resilience, and regional impact. What began as a small grocery store in Barbados has grown into a dynamic organization of over 8,000 professionals, operating across 27 countries in the Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. Our journey has been one of transformations— driven by purpose, built by lasting partnerships, powered by people and guided by values that stand the test of time.

Today, Goddard Enterprises is bold, diverse, and financially strong. We manage a portfolio of more than 100 companies across diverse industries. We continue to grow, innovate, and serve our communities, while creating opportunities for our people to build fulfilling careers.

The Catering Division of GEL, Goddard Catering Group (GCG), operates in the airline, industrial catering, ground handling, concessions, and security industries in over 21 countries across the US, Caribbean, Central and South America. GCG is committed to our mission of being successful and responsible while satisfying our customers, employees, partners and shareholders.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please visit our Careers Page by using the link provided or scan the QR code to complete your application, no later than July 17th 2026 .

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for interview will receive acknowledgement.