Senior Accountant- Business Services

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Senior Accountant- Business Services

Description

We are seeking a senior accountant to support a key client in the corporate services team. You will report to the Senior Manager, having responsibility for accurate management accounts preparation. You will be responsible for a number of entities in the group together with certain key processes. This is an excellent opportunity to gain international exposure to a client which has in excess of $40bn assets under management.

Job specification

• Provide day-to-day accounting and financial reporting services to the group of client accounts.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.

• Take ownership of key accounting processes which drive the group accounts.

• Become an entity owner, taking full responsibility for the accounting and reporting of certain entities in the group.

• Ensure data control is adhered to and all processes are followed with the opportunity to expand and improve current processes.

• Address client and team queries promptly.

• Become and expert user of the client accounting system.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure the planning, coordination, and completion of client deliverables.

• Ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP or IFRS and other reporting principles.

• Ad-hoc client requests and project work.

• You will utilize your excellent organizational skills and sound judgment to meet and exceed client expectations, address their service needs, and meet their deadlines.

Skills Required

• BCom Accounting Degree (or similar).

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the field of Finance/Accounting/Audit.

• Experience with group consolidations and technical IFRS areas such as IFRS 16 and share based payments desirable.

• Management accounting in the asst management or private credit space will be a distinct advantage.

• Experience with Oracle (NetSuite) a distinct advantage.

• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.

• Motivated and driven.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.