Purpose of the role:
This role will be working with a substantial portfolio of clients to prepare all things fund accounting This is a Maternity cover role for the duration of 13 months.
Responsibilities:
- To prepare financial statements for fund structures in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with accepted accounting and auditing standards and internal policies and procedures
- Liaise with auditors ensuring that financial statements are finalised and distributed within the required deadlines
- In cases where the accounting function is out-sourced, perform a period review/audit of the information provided and review financial statements, ensuring that they have been prepared in accordance with industry standards and the requirements of Jersey Law
- Maintain and enhance relationships with existing clients and intermediaries and where necessary assist with the on-boarding of new business
- Production of comprehensive accounting working papers for audit purposes
- Liaise with auditors and external service providers
Skills required:
- Professional qualified or working towards qualification e.g. ACCA, ACA
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a fund accounting role or similar role/environment
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of fund accounting, recording of financial transactions, preparation of financial statements and relevant regulatory requirements
- Experience of or the desire to become experienced in consolidation and FRS 102, IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards
- Proven track record of meeting client deadlines and delivering excellent client service