Group Accountant: Financial Services

About Digicel

As a Digital Operator, Digicel is in the business of delivering powerful digital experiences 1440 minutes of each day to customers – that’s every minute, all day, every day.

Through its world-class LTE and fibre networks, together with its suite of apps spanning sports, news, local radio and podcasts and self-care, Digicel is the only operator in its markets that can deliver that.

Serving consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, its investments of over US$5 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 2 million people to date.

With its Better Together brand, Digicel is making a promise of simply more to customers and communities and its 5,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality day in, day out.

Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more.

Primary objective of the job: 

To ensure the efficient management of operational areas in the Accounts Department; to include Accounts Payable, Credit and Collections, Bank/Treasury management, Payroll management, Capital Expenditure and process improvements where necessary. Ensure accurate and timely information flow for financial accounts and other reports (internal and external) within company timelines and in accordance with accounting standards. Ensure credibility of annual budgets, strategy planning budgets and monthly forecasts in relevant areas.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Administration

1. Review monthly trial balances, income statements, balance sheets for errors, omission, accuracy and completeness
2. Prepare monthly management accounts for individual companies
3. Prepare individual company’s year-end unaudited or audited financial statements within deadlines
4. Review and sign off monthly payroll
5. Prepare and ensure timely submissions and payments of statutory and corporate taxes
6. Prepare and ensure month end forecast (Flash) submissions within deadlines
7. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports within deadlines.
8. Ensure internal controls, policies and procedures are maintained

Financial Analysis and Budgeting

1. Monitor business performance and interpret the company's financial results to Management and Executives
2. Develop financial models - forecast income statements, balance sheets and cash flows
3. Create additional analyses and reports as requested by Management and Executives
4. Manage the preparation and submission of annual budgets and strategy plans
5. Report to management on variances from the established budget
6. Assist Management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction

Cash & Treasury Management

1. Monitor cash flow
2. Prepare forecast cash flow positions to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirement

Procurement

1. Create and maintain Requisitions
2. Create and maintain Purchase Orders
3. Perform Receipting of supplier invoices to Purchase Orders
4. Submit completed vendor forms to ensure new suppliers are added to the system
5. Review supplier invoices for accuracy and completeness
6. Submit supplier invoices for processing after review

Collections

1. Review AR Aging report for collection efforts
2. Contact delinquent customers, maintaining consistent follow up to ensure collection
3. Investigate unidentified deposits and allocate to correct customer accounts
4. Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management

Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

1. Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and or ACCA Level II
2. At least three (3) years’ working experience in a related position
3. Intermediate to Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel
4. Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications
5. Knowledge of financial services market will be an asset

Functional Skills:

1. Analytical mind, strong problem-solving skills, adhering to standards to maintain the integrity of the financial data
2. Works independently, multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
3. Strong confidence in resolving issues with staff, suppliers, customers, banks, auditors, tax personnel and other teams within the organization
4. Positive attitude to change and proven ability to deliver results and drive process change in a dynamic environment
5. Keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintain high standards and discipline

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required.  Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.