Company Accountant (6 x month contract)

Overview:
Our client is the main distributor for a globally recognized Beverage
Manufacturer with a distribution network across the Caribbean and Europe. As a
result of internal restructuring, they are seeking to employ a strong
accountant who is available to commence employment in Jan/Feb 2025 in the
Barbados officer for a fixed term 6 x month contract, with the probability of
the role becoming permanent.

Due
to the global business hours, the role comes with highly flexible work hours
(e.g. 6.00/7.00am start – early PM finish) and the autonomy of being
responsible for managing their own workload according to international business
hours whist reporting to an overseas based C.F.O.

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  All bookkeeping, preparing invoices, accruals to ensure
  accurate and timely
  are maintained.
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  Prepare and manage product costings and analysis to support
  supply and logistics
  activities.
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  Prepare and manage analysis and pricing strategies to support
  the Company's sales activities.
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  Prepare timely & accurate monthly consolidated management
  accounts.
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  Manage cash flows for the Group, including instructing
  payments.
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  Prepare and submit Excise, VAT, PAYE and other local tax
  returns, in a timely fashion.
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  Review annual Corporate Tax Computations.
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  Vet new customers, including completing Know Your Customer
  work and setting up new customers.
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  Prepare and send out all invoicing to the customers (inc.
  proforma and final invoices).
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  Work with the Logistics team to understand the forecast from
  customers and the impact on the Company's finances.
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  Obtain and review monthly reporting from customers, including
  purchase orders, depletion reporting, performance against targets & prior month forecasting, and marketing spends.
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  Support the CFO in providing financial management for all
  activities within the group.
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  Manage with the CFO all cash flows for the Group.
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  Support the CFO and Board of Directors on all financial
  matters, including support with preparation of board papers, finance reports and
  business plans as required.
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  Manage the Companies' P&Ls and Balance sheets.
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  Prepare annual financial statements for review by the CFO and
  work with the Auditors.
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  Participate in meetings providing financial support for
  business decisions.
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  Be available to meet with Board members monthly in person or
  by video conference as required.
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  Assist the CFO to manage the Companies' relationships with
  the banks in Barbados and St Lucia.
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  Support the CFO, CEO and Global Logistics Director on any
  other ad-hoc tasks that are required.

Requirements

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  Either full designation (ACCA/CGA etc.) or nearing completion.
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  Experience working in the Distribution or Retail Sector an
  advantage but not Strong
  proven oral communication skills, ideally with
  European executives.
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  Competent “Self-Starter” with a pro-active work attitude.
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  Accustomed to managing all areas of accounting work with
  minimal support (Note: this is a low volume transaction role but still requires
  attention to detail with regards reporting, budget control etc.)
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  Available to commence employment immediately
  (January/February 2025).
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  Possess
  (or confident of obtaining) a valid PCC and suitable
  previous employer references.