EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
DEPARTMENT: Shared Services
DIVISION: Private Client Services
WORKPLACE STRUCTURE: Hybrid
ROLE OVERVIEW
PURPOSE OF JOB
The Assistant Manager in the Shared Services Team will play a critical role in reviewing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing key bookkeeping tasks. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within the team to support the Shared Services Manager.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Review and analyse financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards for portfolio of clients.
- Preparation of information for the client, which may include portfolio information, valuations, bookkeeping, Trial Balances or financial statements.
- Assist in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations.
- Oversee and review general ledger activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Responsible for work on more complex entities involving consolidation.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and bookkeeping processes.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyse, and interpret financial information.
- Attend to audit queries and liaise with auditors to ensure finalization of audit within relevant deadlines.
- Ensure tax filing, tax compliance and regulatory compliance for a portfolio of clients.
- Mentor and support the team by fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Assist in resolve queries on a timely basis and liaise with client to ensure timely resolution of matters arising within the required deadlines.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Perform other ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.
- Adhere to JTC core values and expected behaviours.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- ACCA fully or partly qualified (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or review role.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & WELLBEING
JTC is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive organisation where all individuals feel welcome and feel able to participate in the workplace fully. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes supporting employee wellbeing so that people feel equipped to thrive.
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