Accounts Manager

About the role

The Accounts Manager maintains the financial wellness and integrity of the organization. The role establishes the organization's financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information, and by managing the accounting staff. It is a full-time position based in Nassau.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, including month-end and year-end processes, accounts payable and receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets, reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset and debt activity.
• Analyze accounting data and produce financial reports and statements.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles, and manage accounting deadline deliverables.
• Assist the Director of Finance with annual audits and provide recommendations on accounting activity.
• Improve systems and procedures, assign staff projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Support the Director of Finance so that finances are administered in line with public funds, grants, government financial reporting and accounting standards, and ensure financial controls are followed across the organization.
• Take part in training others who provide information for accounting purposes, and keep information confidential.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Considerable proven relevant experience in accounting and related fields.
• Five years' experience in a managerial role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, meet deadlines and solve problems analytically.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of accounting and finance regulations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks.