Finance Officer

Overview: Our client is a regional group of companies which manufactures distributes and retails paint accessories and high-performance coatings across the Caribbean region. Due to growth they are seeking to engage a finance professional in the Barbados office.

The Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records preparing reports and analysing financial data to support company operations. The role involves managing accounts payable accounts receivable inventory and fixed assets while ensuring financial processes are completed accurately efficiently and in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare timely financial reports.
  
• Analyse financial information for multiple companies within the group.
  
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and efficiently.
  
• Review purchase orders invoices and payment requests for compliance and accuracy.
  
• Match invoices with purchase orders and prepare payment schedules.
  
• Enter and maintain local and foreign supplier invoices in the accounting system.
  
• Reconcile accounts payable accounts receivable inventory and general ledger accounts.
  
• Prepare cheque payments and assist with daily cash deposits.
  
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on discrepancies or unpaid accounts.
  
• Generate financial inventory and statistical reports as required.
  
• Prepare and submit tax returns accurately and on time.
  
• Process customer payments and update receivable records.
  
• Conduct customer follow-ups regarding overdue accounts and returned cheques.
  
• Perform day-end financial processing and maintain updated accounting records.
  
• Verify bank deposits and assist with bank reconciliations.
  
• Prepare inventory costings and reconcile inventory records.
  
• Support stocktaking activities and investigate inventory variances.
  
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies ISO standards and financial procedures.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of company financial information.
  
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.
  

• Three (3) A Level passes including Accounting with at least two years accounting experience;
  

OR

• Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) designation with at least one year of accounting experience.
  
• Knowledge and experience using accounting software including ACCPAC and Orion POS.
  
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
  
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proficiency in computerized accounting systems spreadsheets and word processing software.
  
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  
• High level of honesty professionalism and confidentiality.
  
• Flexible dependable and detail oriented.
  
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  
• Demonstrated sound work ethics and cultural awareness