Client Accountant (Funchal, Madeira) Funchal

Client Accountant (Funchal, Madeira)
Madeira
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

• Management of deadlines for trust financial statements and regulatory filings to the JFSC and other regulatory bodies;
• Oversight of the accounting required for clients, audits and valuations. Management of deadlines for fund financial statements and regulatory filings to the JFSC, FCA and any other regulatory bodies;
• Dealing with
  - end audit issues including ensuring preparation of relevant files and resolving issues;
• Preparation of annual financial statements from Nav
  One ledgers;
• Preparation of management accounts, when required;
• Review of financial statements and management accounts prepared by client accounting team;
• Monitoring of financial statements prepared by third parties;
• Preparation and review cash flows and budgets prepared by client accounting team;
• Preparation and review of distribution and drawdown calculations;
• Assist on drafting up policies and procedures in relation to the accounts department;
• Maintaining ledgers on Nav
  One and adding in new ledgers where necessary;
• Setting up ledgers and posting transactions from minutes and other source documentation;
• Setting up nominal ledgers and bank account ledgers;
• Complete
  - hoc projects, as required.

General Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain good relations with team members and other staff;
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with internal procedures and recognised accounting principles;
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and records and all sensitive and personal data for Company affairs and its employees;
• Monitor performance against personal and developmental targets;
• Identify areas where further training for staff would be beneficial, assist in the arrangement of training and accounting education;
• Maintain an awareness of all regulatory and fiscal obligations, providing guidance to the business as required;
• Ensure accurate maintenance of records;
• Achievement of client deadlines and KPI’s;
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills;
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment;
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude;
• Highly motivated
  - starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines;
• Dedicated to superior client service;
• Strong organisational skill and attention to detail;
• Developed understanding of accounting theory;
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximise performance, creativity, problem solving and results.

Professional Qualifications and Minimum Relevant Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting role;
• Preferably experience working with Nav
  One;
• Preferred Qualified – ACCA, ACA;
• Experience with IFRS, FRS and FRS102 reporting standards;
• Experience with Jersey and UK Trust, Company and Limited Partnership structures;
• Advanced Excel;
• General competency in Microsoft Office e. g. Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Experience of Nav
  One would be desirable.