VACANCY: FINANCE OFFICER

FINANCE OFFICER

Application Deadline: March 27, 2023

The Barbados Workers’ Union welcomes applications from suitable candidates to join its team. The incumbent must be an efficient and detail-oriented individual who is well organised and knowledgeable of accounting principals and practices.  

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with the management of the General Ledger and Balance Sheet and with the production of budgets and reports. 
• Analyses financial records to identify errors and discrepancies and provide support to ensure the meeting of audit requirements. 
• Manages records and receipts.
• Assists with the development, review and improvement of financial policies and work processes to ensure the meeting of targets, production of quality of information and safeguarding of the Union’s assets. 
• Processes invoices and enters and reconciles member information and transactional data into the appropriate accounting programmes.
• As required, interprets and ensures that the Union follows all government laws and regulations associated with taxes and Anti Money Laundering legislation.
• Develops an in-depth knowledge of BWU services and processes to provide efficient and effective customer service to members and union partners.
• Key point of contact for other departments of the BWU, members and external partners on financial, accounting and rental matters.
• Supports the Financial Controller and collaborates with other departments to achieve Union and departmental goals. 
• Assists with the coordination of the Union’s registration and voting procedures at the BWU’s Annual Delegates’ Conference.
• In the absence of the Financial Controller, takes on any other related duties, as deemed necessary, to ensure the smooth running of the Accounts Department. 

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field and a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CGA etc.).
• Three (3) or more years of professional accounting experience.

Required Knowledge: 

• The core values of the BWU. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mission, Vision, and Customer Service Charter of the Union.
• Knowledge of general procedures, and rules that effect the functioning of the Union.
• Knowledge of communication channels and reporting procedures within the Union.
• Working experience in relevant software applications –including but not limited to Power Point, spreadsheet, word processing and database management.
• Expertise in administrative and clerical procedures. 
• Knowledge of business principles.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding and professional customer service skills and a willingness to comply with the Union’s obligations to provide good customer services.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Experience with complex accounting systems.
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Must be a team player.
• The ability to multitask.
• The ability to quickly acquire and apply new knowledge.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Quickbooks and AML stipulations would be an asset.
• The ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.

Application Deadline:

Applications accompanied by a Résumé and Cover Letter should be sent via email to bwuvacancies@gmail.com for the attention the General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union, Solidarity House, Harmony Hall, St. Michael, no later than March 27, 2023.