Accountant

ABOUT US

Founded in 2007, TLScontact works with governments from around the world to provide visa and consular services on their behalf to travellers and citizens. Present in 90 countries, TLScontact operates 150 visa application centres and handles over 4 million visa applications every year. TLScontact is part of the Teleperformance Group, the global leader in customer experience management.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

TLScontact has won the visa outsourcing contract with the French Government to support applicants in the US to visit France. With visa application centers opening in 10 different states in the US and one in Jamaica, TLScontact are hiring an accountant on a part-time basis to support the business to ensure local compliance in each state and to secure robust financials in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTING (IFRS)

- Close off TLS books at month ends in Microsoft Dynamics 365 as per TLS Central Finance deadlines

- Inform the designated Point of Contact on TLS side when the monthly closing process is completed, so quality control and review can be performed, and respond to requests & concerns regarding the output.

- For entries related to closed prior periods, seek TLS approval before amending the opening balances.

- Comment on variance analysis comparing actual to forecast.

BOOKKEEPING & TAX COMPLIANCE

Accounting related tasks

- Responsible for the accounting in Microsoft Dynamics D365 (including but not limited to posting sales journals, vendor invoices, bank journals, payroll journals, settlement on vendor payments and TLS receipts, bank reconciliation, change revaluations, and management of WIP fixed assets) in accordance with the (i) local Accounting rules and norms and (ii) local Chart of Accounts

- Preparation of the monthly and annual closing and preparation of general ledger, trial balance, balance sheets and profit and loss statement in compliance with Local Commercial Code and Tax Regulations (including but not limited to monthly accruals, provisions, deferred expenses & revenue, and year-end-close process in D365 on annual basis) with strict deadlines communicated by TLS

- Preparation of the annual statutory financial statements in English and submission to the Company management for approval

- Engagement with local Auditor for the preparation of year end statutory reports and group reporting.

- Monthly confirmation and reconciliation of the bank balances in format agreed with TLS

- Providing the necessary responses to the accounting/payroll related queries of the TLS management contacts.

- Assistance and support to internal and external audit requests, coming directly or indirectly from TLS

Tax Compliance

- Be main point of contact for US tax filing – with support from Sister company based in Miami

- Cooperate with local tax firm for tax calculations, declarations, and tax accruals as well as offer support for tax audits.

- Submit all information necessary to support external tax advisor for any applicable tax return within deadlines communicated by the tax provider

This is a multisite role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

5years’ experience with knowledge of IFRS.

Accounting qualification or QBE

Experience with multi-state tax returns / requirements / compliances

Be willing to work in the Miami office when required (Have use of sister company office in Miami order to liaise with US team)

§ Background check will be Required

§ Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

WHY JOIN US?

Tls Contact is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits:

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $81,120.00 - $87,360.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Additional 8.33%[Annual base Performance Bonus.]

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your updated resume.

• We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact shortlisted candidates for interviews.