Financial Reporting Accountant

About the role

Digicel, a digital connectivity and communications provider serving nine million customers across 25 markets in the Caribbean, Central and South America, is looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant. The role supports the GL accounting team, works closely with business partners to identify their needs, and ensures process activities are done on time and with the right quality.

Key responsibilities

• Review general ledger reconciliations, preliminary trial balances and manage adjustments during the general ledger close
• Support period-end close, internal control testing and external audit support
• Record and report accounting transactions, assist with P&L and balance sheet accounts, and reconcile balances
• Analyse financial reports and general entries, identify variances and provide regular reporting and analysis to stakeholders
• Perform revenue and cost accounting and assist with intercompany processing where required
• Help develop standard procedures and templates, support continuous improvement and respond to ad hoc analytics requests

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field
• Three to four years of relevant experience in general accounting and intercompany work
• Professional accounting qualification
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards (US GAAP / IFRS) and tax reporting
• Lean / Six Sigma exposure or equivalent desired

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office, including Excel and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work professionally with leadership, stakeholders, employees and suppliers