Financial Assistant

THE ROLE The Caribbean Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial and administrative activities of Acquera’s Caribbean entities and jurisdictions. Working closely with the regional and Corporate Finance teams, the role supports financial reporting, invoice processing, data entry, payment and cash-flow tracking, document management, and other finance-related administrative tasks, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial information and contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the regional finance function. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Finance & Accounting Support: Support the day-to-day finance and accounting activities (invoices, expenses, payments) of the Caribbean entities, ensuring that financial information and documentation are accurate, complete and up to date in line with Group procedures and requirements. • Financial Reporting & Analysis Support: Assist with the preparation of financial and management reports by collecting, checking, and organising financial data and support the Finance team with basic analysis of balances, variances, and trends. • Budgeting & Cash Flow Support: Assist with budget and forecast preparation, cash-flow monitoring and the collection of information relating to payments, expenses and funding requirements, working closely with the Finance and Operations teams. • Financial Controls & Compliance Support: Support the maintenance of appropriate financial controls and accounting records, assist with reconciliations and documentation and liaise with local advisers and service providers when required for accounting and statutory matters. • Intercompany & Multi-Entity Support: Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations across Caribbean entities and Corporate, ensuring that transactions are properly recorded, supported and documented. • Financial Documentation & Knowledge Management: Maintain organised and up-to-date financial records, documentation and information relating to accounting history, entity structures, banking arrangements, intercompany relationships, and local requirements, supporting continuity within the Finance function. REQUIREMENTS • 2–3 years of experience in accounting, finance or financial administration, preferably in an international/maritime environment. • Good knowledge of Caribbean accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management and financial controls. • Experience supporting invoicing, reconciliations, payments, financial records and general accounting activities. • Experience with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks (QB), and good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines accurately. • Strong attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to work. • Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work accurately with financial data. • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Finance, Corporate, Operations and external advisers. • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with professionalism and discretion. • Fluency in written and spoken English. ADDITTIONAL NOTES The role requires flexibility in supporting financial requirements across multiple Caribbean jurisdictions and may require availability for time-sensitive financial matters during peak operational periods. The position requires the ability and willingness to travel within the Caribbean region, as required, to provide on-site financial oversight and support.