Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: St. Kitts and Nevis
Firm Type: Boutique Law Firm
Start Date: As soon as practical
About the Firm
Joseph Rowe is a boutique, multi-jurisdictional law firm with offices in Nevis, St. Kitts, and Grenada. We advise an international client base and operate at the intersection of legal services, trust and corporate structuring, and citizenship by investment through our affiliated entities, including Belvedere Management Corp and our All-Star group of companies.
Our model is deliberately lean, high-touch, and partner-driven—designed to deliver precision, discretion, and long-term value to clients.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to take full ownership of the firm’s financial function. This is a high-impact role with direct access to Partners and visibility across all business lines. The successful candidate will not simply maintain accounts—they will drive financial discipline, strengthen controls, and support strategic decision-making across the firm. This role is ideal for a commercially minded accountant who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable balancing operational execution with advisory input.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all accounting and financial operations across the firm and affiliatedentities
• Produce accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial statements
• Oversee billing, collections, and revenue tracking, including legal and trust accounting
• Perform and review monthly reconciliations, including client trust accounts
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital; provide actionable insights to Partners
• Develop and manage partner compensation and expense allocation frameworks
• Ensure full compliance with tax, regulatory, and professional obligations
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and financial processes
• Supervise and develop accounting support staff
• Act as the primary liaison with external accountants and auditors
• Translate financial data into clear, decision-useful insights for non-financial stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution
• Professional designation (ACCA, CPA, CA) or active progression toward certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years’ progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience in law firm accounting, including billing and trust accounting, is highly desirable
• Strong technical command of financial reporting and accounting standards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of QuickBooks
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at a senior level
• Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable operating in a lean, high-performance environment
What Sets This Role Apart
• Direct collaboration with Partners on financial strategy and firm performance
• Broad exposure across legal, corporate, and investment-related business lines
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to shape systems, processes, and controls in a growing firm Compensation
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a brief cover letter to rowe@josephrowelaw.com by May 20, 2026.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
