Job Opportunity - SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
11^TH EDF Implementation of the Mutual Evaluation Programme 

The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force is continuing to strengthen capacity at its Secretariat through the appointment of a Senior Project Officer to be part of the Project Team for the European Union funded project “Implementation of the Mutual Evaluation Programme.”

Position: Senior Project Officer 

Objective: The Senior Project Officer will perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and processing of project cost and accounting records, including providing effective and efficient overall administrative support to the project team as directed. 

Location: CFATF Secretariat, Level 21, Nicholas Tower, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 

Reports to: Project Manager 

Remuneration: Annual range - TT $180,000 to TT$216,000 

Duration of contract: Date of hire to November 30th, 2025.
 

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER 

Accounting Responsibilities 

1. Preparing, processing, monitoring and verifying all expenditures for the Project ensuring that all procedures are followed;

2. Maintaining all financial databases including maintaining the General Ledger and all Sub-Ledgers, inclusive of preparing reconciliations (bank, accounts receivable and payable etc.,), and ensuring accurate records of daily income and expenditure transactions are maintained;

3. Managing the budget for the project. This includes developing, maintaining preparing and analysing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs;

4. Providing regular reporting and advice to the Project Manager on the best use of available financial resources;

5. Preparing required financial statements/reports to the EU and CARIFORUM as required in a timely manner;

6. Preparing monthly staff payroll making relevant and timely remittances to the Board of Inland Revenue and National Insurance Board;

7. Preparing Value Added Tax Returns making and resolving appropriate enquiries where necessary; 

8. Preparing financial reports for audit along with audit schedules including communicating with auditors to finalize for presentation to the EU; and

9. Training relevant staff where necessary on processes and procedures in the use of financial systems as required. 

Administrative responsibilities 

10. Ensure quality control of all project documentation;

11. Ensure all documentation relating to the project are maintained and where necessary uploaded to the project website;

12. Draft correspondence and other documents as required;

13. Assist in the timely preparation of Project reports;

14. Organise travel arrangements for Project team and/or other stake holders as necessary;

15. Deal with reception of visitors, mail and photocopying; and

16. Undertake any other administrative duties under the direction of the Project Manager.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Profile 

• Degree in Accounting/Management or related expertise;

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an accounting role;

• Experience working in a project team and/or knowledge of EU procurement procedures would be an asset;

• Experience in the preparation of:

o Financial reports and audit schedules;

o Payroll, National Insurance, Health /surcharge and TD4 certificates; and

o VAT returns.

• Experience in the use of QuickBooks;

• Must have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment;

• Proven decision making, research and analytical problem-solving skills;

• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and work independently;

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and interact effectively at all levels within the organisation;

• Excellent computer-related skills (MS Office Suite); and  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple and complex relationships.
 

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