Accountant I

Location:

Port of Spain, TT, __

Requisition ID: 19761

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Overview

As an Accountant I, you will support Brightstar Lottery's accounting and financial operations by ensuring the accurate preparation of financial records, maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, supporting month-end close activities, and safeguarding the integrity of financial systems and internal controls. Working closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, you will contribute to informed business decision-making through reliable financial reporting and analysis. This role will be located onsite in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.

What You'll Do

Review accounts payable transactions, vendor balances, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payments
Support accounts receivable activities by monitoring outstanding balances, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with collection efforts
Validate revenue accruals and assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly revenue reporting schedules
Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, prepayments, intercompany balances, and other key financial records
Monitor treasury activities, cash positions, banking transactions, and liquidity requirements
Analyze inventory, fixed asset, and general ledger transactions to identify variances and ensure accurate financial reporting
Prepare statutory filings, tax submissions, regulatory reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Chartered Accountant (CA) certification or Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience in a corporate or professional environment
Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, taxation, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and general ledger processes
Familiarity with accounting systems, financial analysis, reconciliations, and internal control frameworks
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and financial reporting tools
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What Will Make You Stand Out

Professional accounting designation such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent
Exposure to multi-country or regional accounting operations
Experience supporting internal and external audits
Background coordinating with BPO providers or shared service organizations
Understanding of regulatory reporting and compliance requirements
Familiarity with treasury management, cash flow monitoring, and intercompany accounting

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

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Brightstar is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. Brightstar is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.