Assistant Accountant

Summary

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the timely preparation of weekly and monthly reports for assigned Divisions/Entities. Assignments may also include assisting with the preparation of monthly reviews and analytical reports.

Responsibilities

• • Ensuring timely preparation of weekly and monthly reports
• • Preparing journal entries as assigned
• • Ensuring all relevant accounting schedules are completed within stipulated timelines
• • Preparing reconciliations as assigned e.g., bank accounts, prepayments, payroll elective deductions liabilities, clearing accounts, sub-ledgers, etc.
• • Preparation of GCT and Environmental Protection Levy return
• • Maintaining fixed assets register for the Divisions/Entities to which you are assigned
• • Attending and overseeing stock counts for the Divisions/Entities to which you are assigned
• • Assisting with preparation of cheque payments and supporting documents as necessary
• • Assisting in ensuring the Divisions/Entities to which you are assigned comply with all regulations – legal, statutory, ISO9001 (where applicable)
• • Liaising with External and Internal auditors as required
• • Working with Financial Accountants to implement policy decisions

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of current changes in Accounting Standards & Principles:

  • • Advanced computing skills, including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • • Ability to be a strong team player

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• • Presently pursuing accounting qualifications e.g., ACCA or CPA.
• • At least five (5) years’ experience in Accountant and/or Audit position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

About Caribbean Broilers (CB Group)

The CB Group believes in building our region through sustainable agriculture. Through our three main business lines – Consumer Foods, Livestock & Animal Feeds and Crops, we make a difference in people’s lives every day

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