Accountant / Business Manager

Job Description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management & Accounting
 Establish and maintain appropriate accounting systems, financial procedures, internal
controls and reporting mechanisms.
 Manage the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial activities. Key priorities
include managing weekly cash flow, payroll, invoicing and collections; monitoring fuel,
maintenance and other operating costs; and reporting profitability by truck and job.
 Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections and management accounts.
 Monitor revenue, expenditure, profitability and overall financial performance.
 Ensure timely preparation of financial and management reports for the Managing
Director.
 Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections and reconciliations.
 Monitor operating costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
 Ensure compliance with applicable taxation, statutory and financial reporting
requirements in Guyana.
 Coordinate with auditors, financial institutions, tax authorities and other relevant external
stakeholders as required.
 Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business and investment
decisions.

Business Setup & Organizational Structure
 Work with the Managing Director to establish the administrative and operational structure
required for the company’s growth.
 Coordinate the establishment and effective functioning of the company’s physical office.
 Develop and implement appropriate policies, procedures, workflows and administrative
systems.
 Establish record-keeping, reporting and document-management systems.
 Identify operational resources, technology, suppliers and support services required by the
business.
 Assist with recruitment, onboarding and the development of appropriate administrative
and operational practices as the company expands.

Business & Operations Management
 Maintain appropriate oversight of the company’s day-to-day activities while ensuring
focus on longer-term strategic priorities.
 Monitor operational and financial performance and ensure that emerging issues are
brought promptly to the attention of the Managing Director.
 Establish and monitor key performance indicators and operational targets.
 Coordinate operational personnel to ensure effective collaboration between finance,
administration and trucking operations.
 Identify inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for improvement and recommend
corrective action.
 Ensure the company’s administrative and business practices support reliable and
professional service delivery.

Business Development & Growth
 Support the Managing Director in developing and implementing the company’s business
growth strategy.
 Conduct market and competitor research to identify potential clients, market
opportunities and areas for expansion.
 Assist in developing strategies to build the company’s presence and increase market share
within Guyana’s trucking and transportation sector.
 Identify and pursue prospective clients and business opportunities.
 Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, suppliers, partners and
other stakeholders.
 Participate in preparing proposals, quotations, presentations and other business-
development materials.
 Monitor customer needs and market developments and recommend new services or
business opportunities.
 Support negotiations and commercial discussions with prospective and existing clients.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
 Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability and regulatory compliance throughout
the organization.

 Ensure appropriate business systems support compliance with relevant transportation,
occupational health and safety and operational requirements.
 Work with operational personnel to monitor adherence to company safety standards and
procedures.
 Assist in identifying operational, financial and business risks and implementing
appropriate controls.
 Ensure appropriate documentation and records are maintained for regulatory, insurance
and operational purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate should possess:
 Minimum ACCA Level 2 or a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related
discipline.
 Approximately 5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably including
accounting, financial management, business management and/or operations.
 Demonstrated experience in a management or supervisory capacity.
 Experience developing business processes, systems, controls and procedures.
 Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting and cash-flow
management.
 Experience within transportation, trucking, logistics, distribution or a related operational
industry would be a significant asset.
 Working knowledge of applicable business, taxation, and statutory requirements in
Guyana.
 An understanding of workplace and operational health and safety standards.
 Strong proficiency in Microsoft tools, particularly Excel skills and the ability to establish
reliable accounting records, financial reports, document management, and internal
controls using Microsoft tools.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
 Strategic Thinking – Able to see the bigger picture and translate business objectives into
practical actions.
 Commercial Acumen – Understands how operational and financial decisions affect
profitability and growth.
 Organization & Planning – Highly organized and capable of establishing structure in a
developing business.
 High Performance Standards – Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, accuracy,
accountability and results.
 Entrepreneurial Mindset – Comfortable working in a start-up environment and willing to
take initiative beyond narrowly defined responsibilities.
 Leadership – Able to provide direction, establish standards and positively influence
others.
 Business Development Orientation – Comfortable identifying opportunities, developing
relationships and contributing to revenue growth.
 Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Able to interpret financial and operational
information and develop practical solutions.

 Communication & Relationship Management – Able to communicate confidently and
professionally with employees, clients, suppliers and senior management.
 Integrity & Confidentiality – Demonstrates sound judgement and handles sensitive
financial and business information appropriately.
 Adaptability – Able to work effectively as the company’s structure, team and operations
evolve.