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ASSOCIATE - ACCOUNTING - CORPORATE SERVICES

We have a new Associate – Accounting position available in the Corporate Services department. This role would suit an experienced Fund Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will be IAB qualified or part CAT/AAT (or equivalent) or qualified through experience with an understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP. Experience in a Funds service environment would be beneficial but not essential.

Company
Stonehage Fleming is one of the world’s leading independently owned family offices and the largest in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as measured by its breadth of services, geographic reach and by assets under management, advice and administration. Stonehage Fleming provides a range of services from long-term strategic planning and investments to day-to-day advice and administration to over 250 families of wealth. The Group employs over 500 people in 11 offices in 8 jurisdictions around the world.

Overall Purpose
The purpose of this role is to ensure the timely completion of bookkeeping and bank reconciliations for client entities and to provide support to the accounting team as required so that client accounting deliverables are met in a timely manner. The role requires the individual to be well organised and able to work under their own initiative being mindful of both internal and external deadlines.The client types vary and include listed equity funds, private equity funds, property funds, debt funds, managed entities, pension schemes, SPV’s, limited partnerships, listed entities etc.

Principle Elements & Accountabilities
Bookkeeping/Accounting:

Bookkeeping across the client base to ensure all bookkeeping is ‘Live’ where possible
Undertaking monthly bank reconciliations across the client base in accordance with agreed procedures
Assist with the preparation of financial statements for all entities under administration in accordance with accounting standards (training will be provided) − IFRS, UK GAAP or generally acceptable accounting standards
Assist with the preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts in agreed formats with the clients for certain entities where required (training will be provided)
Assist with the collation of supporting information as back up for financial statements
Assist with the preparation of financial information for inclusion in board packs where required
Assist with the preparation of ad‐hoc financial reports as required, which could include cash projections, budgets etc
Liaison with Auditors to support the management of the audit process and ensure the successful completion of audits

Operations / Administration:

Assist in the set up of new client entities on the relevant system
Ensuring all client records are kept up to date
Archiving of relevant client files following year end audit in accordance with adopted policies and procedures
Assist with the development and maintenance of procedures, client key operational documents etc
Be an authorised “B” signatory

Qualifications and Experience

CAT/AAT/IAB (or equivalent) or qualified through experience
An understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP
An understanding of other standards such as US GAAP or LUX GAAP would be beneficial
Experience in a Funds service environment would be beneficial but not essential
Be proficient in Excel and Word and general MS products, knowledge of accounting systems and their functionality
Experience or knowledge of NavOne would be beneficial but not essential

Skills

Excellent attention to detail
Sharp analytical skills and a strong commercial awareness
Proactive, solution focused and self‐sufficient
Able to structure work logically and efficiently and executes accordingly in a high pressure environment
To be able to give guidance and assistance to other members of the team

Competencies and Behaviours

Integrity, honesty and professionalism
Delivers work of a high standard with attention to detail
Able to structure work logically and efficiently and executes accordingly in a high pressure environment
Proven analytical and problem‐solving abilities

If you would like to apply for this opportunity please email your CV to our Recruitment Inbox - jersey.recruitment@stonehagefleming.com, where your application will be processed by our HR Team accordingly.