Temporary Senior Accounting Officer

Job Title: Temporary Senior Accounting Officer

Location: St. Michael, Barbados

Job Details: On Site – Permanent

Do you want to develop world-class skills, build a brilliant career, and thrive within a highly supportive team? Join Inchcape Barbados, part of Inchcape’s global network.

You’ll play a key part in growing a global business that’s transforming our industry, working with the world’s leading automotive brands, and delivering great experiences for our customers.

Our Finance team is seeking a Temporary Senior Accounting Officer to join our team in Barbados.

What you’ll do:

• Perform monthly reviews of forecast versus actual results and investigate variances.
• Support the preparation and updating of financial forecasts in collaboration with the finance team.
• Prepare and maintain working capital forecasts to support operational and financial planning.
• Conduct periodic reviews of warranty provisions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations through BlackLine.
• Serve as the BlackLine Lead, supporting journal entry processing, reconciliation management, and system improvements.
• Serve as the Coupa Lead, overseeing system administration, user support, and process optimization related to procurement and expense management.
• Support audit requests and work closely with external auditors to ensure timely submission of documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to the general ledger.
• Assist with other accounting duties as required.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Qualified with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Possessing at least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrating strong analytical skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Having experience with accounting processes, with knowledge of SAP would be considered an asset.

We offer you

At Inchcape, we are building the future of mobility, and we invite you to be part of it with us. You will join a collaborative culture that values well-being, growth, and inclusion. Through meaningful work, continuous development, and both global and local rewards, we create a work environment where people can achieve success and fulfill their aspirations.

Start your journey

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape.

Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed. Read more here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40+ markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Discover more at www.inchcape.com.

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.