Purpose of the role:
Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting or Manager and working within the Jersey Investor Services team, this role will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day integrity of ledgers, assisting in the preparation of financial statements, attending client Board meetings and presenting financial information.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial statements following accepted accounting and auditing standards and internal policies and procedures
- Record and maintain detailed accounting transactions, ensuring the accuracy of all entries
- Perform reconciliations of accounts to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure efficient completion of audits and financial reviews
- Maintain good relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders, and assist in new client onboarding as required
- Develop comprehensive working papers for audit and reporting purposes
- Review and ensure the integrity of the company's financial ledgers and support bookkeeping activities
Skills required:
- Part qualified with ACA, ACCA or equivalent
- Experience in a client facing role is preferable but not essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and competent with other Microsoft Office suites
- Demonstrated high degree of numeracy and analytical thinking
- Highly diligent and organised approach to work
- Proficient with one or more leading fund accounting system/s (e.g. Investran, eFront or ViewPoint)