About this role
<p><img alt="" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/ef421b43/3f8d5a2e-4cf0-418e-ba86-5.jpg" style="height:113.0px;width:160.0px"></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h1 style="margin:0.25in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:20.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0f4761;font-weight:normal">Accountant (Guyana) - ANSA McAL Limited</h1> <p style="margin:21.0pt 0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Job Summary:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Accountant will be responsible for supporting month-end duties by managing the accounts, preparing financial statements, reports, statutory returns whilst conducting various analysis and coordination of duties and if assigned, oversight of support staff.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:21.0pt 0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Job Description:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements/records including consolidated reports for management review and decision making within established timelines.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Provide effective leadership through the supervision, coordination of duties, development and performance management of support staff.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Prepare daily and monthly reconciliation for all accounts including bank reconciliations and documentation.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Manage ledgers, journals and fixed asset data base, and ensure accurate financial record keeping across departments.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Identify and reconcile variances in ledgers and accounts, tracking them to the source and correcting them.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Conduct continuous analysis on variances to assist the business with strategies for continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Drive the month end close off procedure using processes to ensure that numbers are reliable, stable and accurate.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Prepare and manage month-end Accrual and Prepayment journals.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensure compliance with statutory accounting standards and audit practices.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensure timely preparation and submission of tax returns.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oversee the collection, deposit, and reconciliation of bank funds and accounts.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Liaise with Internal/External Auditors to ensure audited accounts are submitted in a timely manner and in compliance with Group Policy.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Perform any other job duties as required by the job function.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:21.0pt 0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Education and Experience Requirements:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Qualified professional in ACCA / CIMA / CMA or equivalent</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">At least four (4) years accounting experience</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Experience in using computerized accounting packages and MS Office Suite</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Good interpersonal and communication skills</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Must be meticulous and the ability to analyse and solve problems is essential</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">High level of analytical skills with the ability to conduct audits to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial documents</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Collaborative with the ability to be a key team player</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to manage employee performance for success where goals are created, competencies are incorporated, and constructive feedback is provided for continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Resilient and the ability to work effectively under pressure, managing a diverse and competing workload.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sound knowledge of local and international accounting standards</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p>