Accountant – Payables and Expense Management

BECM • Full-time • Pointe-a-Pierre, TT • 3w ago

Role Overview

The Accountant – Payables and Expense Management is responsible for overseeing the Company’s general accounting and accounts payable functions, including the development and administration of related policies, procedures, and systems, while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data in compliance with accounting standards. Supports the efficient operation of the accounts payable process through the timely processing of approved invoices, maintenance and reconciliation of financial records, and provision of guidance to internal stakeholders in line with established controls and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of the accounts payable function by matching purchase orders to invoices and entering the invoices into the software according to department policies and deadlines. Checking vendor invoices for payments e.g. proper authorization, 3 way match, etc.
Prepare checks, including ACH transactions and Wire payments, and backupdocumentation.
Supervises accounting and departmental support staff in the course of theirrespective duties.
Check bank balances daily and monitoring accounts.
Coordinate disbursement of per diem associated with foreign travel and reconcile credit card statements.
Check all data entry (bank and petty cash), by performing 100% GL check,and preparing management accounts and budget variance report.
Prepare monthly statistical reports for other Departments.
Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and relatedtransactions
Closely monitor group health, life and insurance payments and manage premium changes, for both employer and employee plans
Ensure all statutory liabilities are accurate and payments issued on time e.g. Pay As You Earn(PAYE), Health Surcharge (HS), National Insurance(NIS), Value Added Tax(VAT), Green Fund(GF), Corporation Tax (CT), Witholding Tax(WHT)
Preparation and entry of monthly journals.
Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records managementrelative to the accounts payable function
Handle general queries from third parties and research and resolve anyoutstanding balances on accounts, including telephone, mail, or e-mail communications with vendors
File, maintain, and distribute accounting documents, records and reports
Perform reconciliations and maintenance of accurate Profit and Loss/Expense accounts
Perform Year-end procedures, and support with time frames and commitments required of the company’s financial reporting cycles.
Assist in annual audit by preparing reports and schedules as well as providing documentation
Provide support to Finance Team Lead when required.
Performs other duties as required to support Finance Department as required by the company.

Qualifications And Experience

Professional finance and accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
At least five (5) years’ experience in finance and accounting, one (1) of which must be at a supervisory level.
Membership in ICATT.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of financial and accounting statutory requirements.
Proficiency in financial reporting methods.
Good analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Proven ability to create and sustain effective working relationships in a teamenvironment.
Ability to communicate and articulate ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Very good interpersonal skills.
A high degree of integrity
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, advanced excel in particular

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