Royal Castle Limited is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:

ACCOUNTANT

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Prepares monthly Management Accounts with detailed variance analysis and explanations as well as the annual audit schedules and Statutory Financial Statements.
• Manages and supervises the Accounts Department to ensure the timely processing of information and resolves any routine problems which may arise.
• Reviews and develops systems to ensure the completeness and integrity of information from the various departments and to ensure the adherence to present accounting practices, policies and systems.
• Prepares the annual Audit Schedules and liaises with the Auditors, in all aspects, including the Annual Stocktaking exercise.
• Complies with the various statutory bodies and ensures that all statutory payments are made on a timely basis including Vat, Business Levy, Green Fund, PAYE, Health Surcharge and National Insurance.
• Prepares CSO returns and Corporation Tax Returns.
• Responds to and resolves all issues arising with the Financial Institutions, Board Of Inland Revenue and other external parties relevant to the Accounts Department.
• Ensures that Suppliers are paid in a timely manner so as to ensure the continuous supply of goods and services.
• Reviews all cheque payment vouchers to ensure accuracy of information.
• Follows up on outstanding payments for Royalty Income and other Accounts Receivables from Local and Foreign Franchises.
• Liaises with the Customs Broker to ensure timely preparation of Duty, VAT and other relevant payment cheques for the expedition of clearance of foreign shipments.

People Management

• Ensures team members comply with all Health, Safety and Quality rules and regulations.
• Reports all  infractions,  accidents,  and  near  misses,  in  accordance  with  the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Leads, directs and supervises all employees, under the departmental purview, in the execution of their responsibilities.
• Sets performance standards and completes performance reviews on team members, as required.
• Works, in partnership, with the Human Resources Department to select, orient, train, coach, counsel and discipline all employees within the Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Laws, regulations, operating standards and practices governing companies based on acceptable accounting standards
• Accounting software packages
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis on Excel)
• Excellent numerical and written and oral communication skills

Ability to:

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures
• Lead cross functional teams
• Work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
• Work with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency to meet deadlines
• Critically analyse and solve problems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum professional accounting qualifications of: ACCA/CGA/CMA
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience in Accounting/Financial Planning for a medium to large organization with at least four (4) years at the management level
• Experience in a restaurant environment would be considered an asset

All applications are to be submitted no later than October 9th, 2023

E-mail: recruitment@royalcastle-tt.com

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Human Resources Manager

Royal Castle Limited

#1-5 Race Course Road, Carapo

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