IFRS 16 Accountant

About Digicel

Digicel is a leading digital connectivity and communications provider, delivering modern wireless and fiber networks across 25 markets in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Serving nine million customers through mobile, home, and business solutions, we play a critical role in enabling economic participation and digital inclusion in the region.

Our commitment to strong governance, inclusive access, and long-term value creation is embedded in how we operate every day. Backed by our DIGI values—Diversity, Integrity, Growth, and Innovation—our 5,000 employees are focused on driving impact for the customers, communities, and countries we serve.

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Primary objective of the job: 

The IFRS 16 Accountant is responsible for the IFRS 15 and 16 end to end process, the Group FRS Accountant updates contracts in the lease management system (LMS) and ensures monthly reporting is delivered in an accurate, complete and timely manner for IFRS 16 and post monthly journals for IFRS 15.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage data into LMS, resolving discrepancies / incomplete information with relevant stakeholders on a timely manner
• Prepares month templates and shares monthly journals and reconciliations to SSC teams
• Post month journals for IFRS 15 and prepares monthly reconciliation for SSC teams on a timely basis
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as necessary mainly on a quarterly basis
• Look for opportunities to streamline the process
• On a quarterly basis assist Group IFRS Manager with quarterly IFRS 15 true up process
• Prepares journals and schedules for Annual budgets and quarterly forecasting reports

Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent in finance
• At least two (2) experience as responsible / owner of a financial reporting related process in a medium / large organisation
• Proficient excel user
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Demonstrated organisational and interpersonal skills with a relentless focus on achieving objectives in a timely manner
• Relevant experience applying accounting principles and practices
• Experience with IFRS is desirable but not restrictive as there will be specific training on this area

Functional Skills:

• Knowledge of IFRS is a plus
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Very strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Very Strong in Excel

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.