Associate Financial Reporting
Job Summary
As an Associate, you will assist in the preparation of financial reports for regulated investment funds and investment vehicles across various global jurisdictions. You will be part of a globally expanding financial reporting team dedicated to delivering high-quality services to a diverse client base. The role involves managing multiple deadlines and ensuring financial accuracy in accordance with various accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Liaise with auditors and investment managers
- Research complex accounting issues and GAAP/IFRS treatments
- Manage client deadlines and reporting engagements
Required Skills
- Honours degree in relevant field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
- Strong time management and prioritization
- Excellent communication skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Prepare supporting schedules, working papers, and financial statement disclosures using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
- Prepare financial statements for a portfolio of investment funds and investment vehicles in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in ensuring financial statements are prepared accurately, completely, and in accordance with internal quality standards and client deadlines.
- Present completed financial statements to senior team members for review and incorporate feedback in a timely manner.
- Support the planning of financial reporting engagements while managing multiple client deadlines.
- Liaise with investment managers, fund administrators, auditors, and other external service providers to obtain information and resolve financial reporting queries.
- Research accounting issues and complex transactions to determine the appropriate accounting treatment under relevant GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Contribute to continuous process improvements and assist with ad hoc projects as required.
Requirements:
- Related Honours degree.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritise between tasks and adhere to strict time deadlines.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Some industry experience in an accounting role would be an advantage.
- Academic knowledge of IFRS and GAAP accounting principles would be an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
- A keen interest in learning and in career progression.
What we are looking for:
- Honesty in dealing with clients and colleagues.
- Highly motivated to perform and develop.
- Strong individual and team skills.
- Work of the highest quality and technical competence.
What you can expect:
- Professional qualification support with paid subscription and tuition fees.
- Paid study leave and exam leave.
- Attractive compensation package with competitive performance-based annual increments.
- Flexible working environment.
- Flexible holiday arrangements.
- Training, as required, in all aspects of our business.
- Professional career development and opportunities.
- An opportunity to work with large, well-known clients including listed entities.
- Challenging, client-based, deadline driven environment balanced with a support-driven team and company ethos.