Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing the Financial Statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Performing other activities such as Income Forecast, P&L Review, Amortisation Checks, Journals Posting, Special Dividends Check, Audit Queries etc. in addition to financial statements preparation.
• Email management, calendar management and filtering.
• Attending to ad hoc administrative queries and ensuring solutions are provided.
• Database building, CRM data entry and management.
• Onboarding clients, research, analysis and sales follow-ups.
• Sound technical knowledge in accounting, funds and financial instruments to carry out work assigned.
• Ability to understand client and jurisdiction requirements and conform to them for all deliverables.
• Analyze the MI data collated by the team on regular basis to detect trends and suggesting on improvisations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with fund policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
• Assist in the coordination of external audits and regulatory examinations, providing necessary documentation and explanations to auditors.
• Implement audit recommendations and improve internal controls.

Key Requirements

• A degree in commerce/business will be an advantage
• Partial qualification in CIMA/ACCA
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience as a banker or in a finance role
• Previous work experience in UK accounting is essential
• Experience in foreign customer service
• Proficiency in MS Office packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using numerous online platforms for research and outreach
• A team player with a can do attitude