At Grant Thornton St. Lucia, we are committed to helping our clients grow with confidence while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and quality. Our firm offers a supportive and inclusive environment where professionals can develop their skills and build meaningful careers. We value teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering excellent service to our clients. As part of our Business Risk Services Support team, you will play an important role in maintaining strong financial processes and supporting sound decision-making. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers and wants to grow within a dynamic professional services firm.
The Senior Internal Accountant will support the firm’s internal financial operations as well as client operations by ensuring accurate recording, reporting, and reconciliation of financial data. This role involves maintaining accounting records, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting budgeting processes. The successful candidate will help strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with local regulations and firm policies.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
A. Financial Operations
In this role, you will support daily accounting activities and ensure that financial records are accurate and up to date. You will work closely with team members to maintain smooth financial processes. You will also help identify areas for improvement and support better financial control within the firm.
- Record financial transactions and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
- Oversee and maintain the Firm’s time and billing system.
- Manage accounts payable
- Perform bank and account reconciliations in a timely manner.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Support management in the credit control process
- Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements and reports.
- Monitor expenses and ensure proper documentation and approval.
B. Reporting & Analysis:
You will contribute to the preparation of financial reports and provide insights that support decision-making. This includes working with data and ensuring that reports are clear and reliable. Your attention to detail will help improve the quality of financial information.
- Assist in preparing internal monthly and quarterly financial reports.
- Assist in preparing client monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Analyze financial data and highlight key variances.
- Maintain accurate records for reporting and review purposes.
C. Compliance & Controls:
You will help ensure that all accounting activities follow internal policies and local regulations. This includes maintaining strong internal controls and supporting the reporting processes. Your work will help reduce risk and improve accountability.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and local regulations.
- Support internal and external review processes.
- Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.
- Assist in improving internal controls and procedures.
- Take responsibility for the preparation and filing of all of the Firm’s periodic statutory taxes and returns
D. Execute all duties in accordance with Grant Thornton CARE values
- Collaboration – We achieve more together than we can alone. We trust each other, collaborate intentionally, and connect across borders.
- Agility – We respond quickly and thoughtfully to change, finding new ways to deliver practical solutions for our clients and our people.
- Respect – We value every perspective. We act with honesty, professionalism and integrity, and we make decisions transparently.
- Excellence – Our reputation is everything. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and we take pride in the quality of our work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
This role requires a strong foundation in accounting principles and a willingness to learn and grow. You should be comfortable working with financial data and systems. A proactive mindset and attention to detail are key to success in this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience with financial reporting and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial work.
- Ability to manage time and handle multiple tasks effectively.
BENEFITS:
At Grant Thornton St. Lucia, we believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. We offer a positive work environment where you can grow your career and feel valued. Our benefits are designed to support your development, well-being, and work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and training support.
- Exposure to a wide range of financial and business processes.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Competitive compensation and performance-based growth.
- Access to learning programs and career advancement paths.
APPLY NOW!
A detailed Curriculum Vitae must accompany applications and
submitted. Only candidates who meet the specified requirements will be contacted for interviews.
Please address your application to:
‘The Partners’
Grant Thornton Inc.
Pointe Seraphine
P.O. Box 195
Castries, Saint Lucia
E-mail to: Applications@lc.gt.com