Accounting Associate

On behalf of our client, Personnel 2000 are recruiting for an experienced Accounting Associate for a 6 month contract role. The Accounting Associate supports the Finance team by performing day to day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. This role will directly support the Associate Manager - Financial Controller in delivering high-quality financial and management information, while acting as a key on-the-ground support for the Eastern Caribbean (EC) management team and, where required, the commercial teams. The position requires strong technical accounting expertise, a solid commercial understanding of the telecommunications industry is a plus. The successful candidate must be comfortable working across multiple functions and collaborating with diverse teams. Operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, the role demands the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy, accountability, and quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities:

Manage internal audit engagements for the business unit and drive closure of audit findings

Support the implementation and effectiveness of internal controls, including financial reconciliations, stock, and inventory control

Drive monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and strategic planning processes across revenue, CoS, gross margin, opex, capex, working capital, and cash

Deliver clear and relevant opex reporting to cost center owners

Verify vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals

Support preparation of month-end and year-end financial statements

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, ideally in a fast-moving, competitive environment (telecom experience preferred)

Strong time management skills with ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities

Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable working style across all levels of the organization

Experience with SAP / S4 and Hyperion / SmartView is an advantage

Confident interacting with senior management, executives, and external stakeholders

Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand business drivers

Strong understanding of accounting principles

High attention to detail and accuracy

Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

The salary on offer is between CI$5000 - CI$7000 per month. To apply for this role, please send your most up to date CV to