Abel Building Solutions, Construction

Chaguanas, Trinidad

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Accountant has primary day-to-day responsibility for managing the General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Leases and Taxation.  This includes maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring adherence to Group’s policies and procedures, accounting standards and compliance with Tax laws and regulations. This role plays a critical part in the financial reporting process, supports various accounting functions and aids in strategic decision-making. The Assistant Accountant is also responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of policies, processes and providing support during audit.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately manage the accounting, tracking, journal entries, reconciliation, documentation and reporting of all leases held by the company, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and Group’s policies.
• Manage accurately the accounting, tracking, journal entries, reconciliations, documentation and reporting of the company’s fixed assets, ensuring accurate maintenance of fixed asset registers in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Group’s policies. This includes fixed assets count and economic useful life review.
• Prepare documentation and support internal and external audits, responding to inquiries and upload request via the auditor’s portal/system.
• Assist in the preparation and management of monthly and quarterly Financial Reporting accounts ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and Group’s policies. Reports must reflect accurately the company’s financial position.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the general ledger including the trial balances, journal entries, reconciliation, accounting and documentation. Ensure that all financial data is recorded correctly and in accordance with applicable accounting principles, standards and Group’s policies.
• Assist in managing all aspects of the company’s taxation including accounting, reconciliation, documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Assist in managing of employee’s mapping, financial dimensions, account structures, account rules and other posting profiles.
• Provide necessary documentation, analyses, respond to inquiries and support during internal and external audits relating to the General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Leases and Taxation.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance relating to the General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Leases.
• Analyze variances, prepare analytical reports/analyses and provide commentary based on the General Ledger, Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
• Promote safety awareness and the development of a safety culture within the company.
• Ensure compliance with Ansa McAl Group Policies, accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and internal controls.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Studies or a similar field
• Completion of Level 2 ACCA Qualification
• A minimum of 4-5 years’ Experience in General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Leases. Experience with Taxation and Financial Reporting will be a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft D365