We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to join the team at F.T. Farfan (Jamaica) Limited for the position outlined below. Job Purpose To manage the accounting function and provide financial information, reports, accounting best practices, tax compliance and internal controls perspective of the Organization to the Management and Executive team, to facilitate sound decision-making and adherence to all applicable regulations.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Assists with strategic and operational planning for the Department, including having input into the following: * Department goals and objectives * Key performance indicators (KPIs) * Manpower planning - succession plans & talent management * Operating plans to achieve targets. * Department communication plans * Maintains relationships with key operational stakeholders, including but not limited to external auditors, bankers, lenders, regulators. * Delivers weekly finance monitoring reports – cash in bank, local & foreign AP payable by week, AR status. * Delivers monthly management accounts and all month end reports in agreed format with related reporting package by 2nd working day after month end close. * Oversees the preparation of cash flow analysis for all currencies: GYD, TTD & USD weekly to ensure the company is able to meet all its financial obligations to creditors, lending agencies, shareholders, inter-company etc. * Delivers analyses (variance explanations for both income statement and balance sheet, analytical reviews and reconciliations of income statement and balance sheet accounts) for inclusion in monthly reporting to the Executive. * Overall responsibility of accounts payable function, including but not limited to: * Timely processing of invoices and timely payment of suppliers. * Liaises and negotiates with banks, as necessary, to obtain foreign currency to pay suppliers. * Ensures supplier reconciliations are prepared for all major suppliers and investigation and adjustments are made where necessary. * Ensures the loan registers are maintained accurately and timely, including timely repayments of loans and interest, ensuring all loan covenants are adhered to. * Reviews all balance sheet reconciliations to ensure reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy of reported values, as well as: * Proposes adjustments to correct errors or omissions. * Provides recommendations for process improvements to prevent the recurrence of errors. * Reviews all bank reconciliations and follows up to ensure that reconciling items are cleared in no more than one month. * Provides analyses to support profitability growth, in the areas of pricing reviews, cost reduction initiatives and general expense management. * Manages the payroll function ensuring on-time completion of all data input and calculation of deductions, to enable the release of salary payments in accordance with agreed timelines. * Reviews all documents including audited accounts to recommend credit for new customers, leases and ensure all existing customers operate within their granted credit limit. * Negotiates and prepares the leasing arrangement/facility offers for clients within a timely manner and in compliance with IFRS 16 and Tax legislation in Guyana and keeps customer/manager updated at all times. * Oversees the implementation of all leases with respect to accounting, recording, reporting and collections of all lease payments on a timely basis. * Reviews expense allocations while liaising with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure correct allocation to Accounts and Divisions. * Coordinates the preparation of the annual Operating Budget including: * Liaises with Line and Divisional Heads to ensure input data is provided in accordance with requirements (timeliness, formats, level of detail) * Assimilates data into comprehensive plans based on agreed strategic, operating and compliance parameters. * Ensures Budget alignment with overall Company goals and objectives. * Manages all tax-related audits (VAT, GRA) * Manages all PAYE and NIS Audits * Oversees Annual Statutory Audits (interim and final) including: * Coordinates required reports and analyses by all functional areas. * Provides requested supporting documents as required. * Provides explanations of balances, transactions and arrangements * Liaises with external auditors to ensure timely resolution of all audit-related matters, escalating to the FC and Executive as necessary. * Assists with the preparation of IFRS compliant Financial Statements with explanatory notes for year-end statutory audits and related reporting. * Prepares ad-hoc reports and analyses as may be requested from time to time by the Finance Director & Assistant Accountant from FTF. * Assists with the development of accounting policies and procedures, and provision of recommendations for continuous improvement of policy frameworks through review of processes in the context of internal and external operating environments. * Assists with the review of internal control systems across all areas of the Company, and provision of recommendations for continuous improvement to support the achievement of operating excellence and to ensure controls are in alignment with Group. * Creates and amends VAI and Azure reports when implemented using an end-user targeted approach to drive more effective decision making. * Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of direct reports within the team to ensure the following: * Timely and accurate reconciliations and analyses of key accounts. * Thorough investigation of errors/omissions identified through reviews of the financial statements and related reconciliations and analyses. * Determination of appropriate adjustments/disclosures required in respect of errors identified. * Escalation of issues/errors/omissions for action as necessary * Direct involvement in charting the professional development path of direct reports including the following: * Periodic staff performance appraisals as required by the Company. * Makes recommendations for training/improvement opportunities for direct reports. * Makes recommendations for promotion of direct reports. * Actively builds team. * Demonstrates active adherence to all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, while also promoting HSE awareness. * Responsible for Team compliance as it relates to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. * Assisting with special projects as required. * Attending all Training Programmes, Seminars and meetings as required by Management. * Demonstrates active adherence to all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, while also promoting HSE awareness. * Responsible for Team compliance as it relates to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. * Performs other related responsibilities that may be required to enhance the operations of the Company. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE * A Professional Accounting Qualification – ACCA Qualified * A Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field will be an asset. * A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role with at least three (3) years at a managerial level * Experience with integrated accounting software package(s) * Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the Distribution Sector KEY COMPETENCIES  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. * Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to quality. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Ability to break down complex situations, issues and problems in order to understand their root cause and build coherent, process driven solutions that add value to the business. * Highly self-motivated and organized, and able to meet strict deadlines in a fast paced environment * Ability to assess potential risks and associated benefits of business decisions. * Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including report writing and presentation creation. * Ability to lead and motivate team members Please note: This is a full-time, on-site position based in Jamaica. Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in Jamaica. Any relocation costs associated with accepting this position will be the sole responsibility of the successful candidate.