RESPONSIBLE TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
HOURS OF WORK: 40 HRS PER WEEK AND EXPECTED TO WORK OUTSIDE NORMAL WORKING HOURS
JOB PROFILE:
The employee is responsible for all financial operations of the accounts function and ensuring that incomes and expenditures are recorded with accuracy as per laid down procedures; manages and maintains of financial control of the SIF; provide financial reports to management and the SIF Board of Trustees as and when required to assist in decision making. Formulate financial policies and procedures in line with set accounting standards. Oversees and approve disposal and write off of assets. Co-authorizes approved expenses.
QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POST
ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA Professional Level Member/Affiliate or equivalent of a Master’s Degree in Finance
OR F1 to F9 plus Professional Ethics Module and the Oxford Brookes University Research and Analysis or equivalent Degree in Accounting plus five years satisfactory work experience as Senior Accountant or similar position
At least ACCA Level 1 or AAT Final plus seven years satisfactory work experience as a Senior Accountant OR
At least Advanced Diploma in Business Studies or AAT Intermediate or ‘A’ level in accounting with at least eight to ten years working experience
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Accounts Technicians are required to have a logical mind and an ability to work well with numbers. Other skills needed for the job include:
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to maintain clear and accurate financial records
• Computer literacy and the ability to use various specialist applications
• Reasonable word processing skills
• A genuine interest in business and finance
• Good administrative skills
• An organized and methodical approach to working
• The ability to concentrate on multi-tasks for long periods of time
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A polite cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients
• An honest and discreet attitude when dealing with company accounts
• A willingness to undertake professional development
• The ability to work on deadline and under pressure
• The ability to balance a number of conflicting demands
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to (often complex) in-house systems
• Ability to work flexible hours
Languages:
Fluency in English and Creole essential