Regional Finance & Administration Lead supporting finance execution and payroll coordination across Caribbean operations. Collaborate closely with the CEO and external accountants in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
Act as the internal liaison with outsourced accounting and payroll providers.
Coordinate payroll inputs (attendance, changes, documentation) and review outputs prior to executive approval.
Monitor company bank account activity and maintain supporting documentation (no payment approval authority).
Track payables and receivables and provide regular summaries to leadership.
Review monthly financial reports prepared by external accountants and flag issues for escalation.
Maintain organised, audit-ready financial records.
Perform low-volume bank reconciliations.
Prepare payroll files for executive review and upload.
Prepare and submit statutory filings using established templates and timelines.
Conduct routine client money reconciliation pre-checks where applicable.
Gather information related to indirect tax or VAT requirements and escalate findings.
Support consolidated reporting and management summaries.
Manage day-to-day people administration (attendance, leave tracking, documentation).
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
Maintain HR records and policy compliance.
Serve as the first point of contact for non-performance staff matters and escalate risks as required.
Work alongside operations leadership by managing finance, payroll coordination, and administration, allowing operations teams to remain focused on delivery.
Maintain clear boundaries between finance/admin and operational performance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, accounting or relevant subject is required
Professional qualification in finance, accounting, management or relevant subject is desirable
3 to 7+ years’ experience in finance operations, accounting support, or business administration
Strong organisational and coordination skills
Experience working with external accountants or payroll providers
Competence in handling confidential financial and employee information
Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks or similar preferred)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
Proficient in use of data management and reporting tools
Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.
Benefits
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Career groth opportunity for experienced professionals who value structure, clarity of scope, and Working closely with leadership in a growing regional environment.
A professional, and growth-oriented work environment within a Caribbean-owned organisation.
Job title
Bilingual Regional Finance & Administration Lead – Fluent Spanish, English
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