Junior Financial Reporting Associate
Job Summary
This internship position for a Junior Associate in Financial Reporting involves assisting in the preparation of financial reports for regulated investment funds globally. The role focuses on performing administrative and quality checks on financial statements while supporting the broader reporting team. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in accounting operations within an international professional services firm.
Responsibilities
- Perform administrative and quality checks on financial statements
- Prepare supporting schedules and working papers
- Update and maintain internal tracking logs and checklists
- Liaise with internal teams and external auditors/managers
- Support ad hoc administrative and operational tasks
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP principles
- Strong communication and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and under deadlines
- Academic background in Accounting or Finance
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Perform administrative and quality checks on financial statements prepared by the team to ensure completeness and consistency.
- Review financial statements for formatting, spelling, cross-references, pagination, and basic presentation accuracy.
- Assist in preparing supporting schedules, working papers, and documentation required for financial statement completion.
- Present financial statements for review to senior members of staff.
- Update and maintain available tracking logs, checklists, and internal records to monitor the progress of financial statement engagements.
- Liaise with internal team members to follow up on outstanding documents or amendments required.
- Liaise with external parties in relation to financial statements, including investment managers, administrators, auditors and other service providers.
- Assist with ad hoc administrative and operational tasks as assigned by the team.
Requirements:
- Related degree or qualification.
- 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.
- 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.