Candidates - Types of roles

Requirements

• Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• 12 months post qualification experience with a public accounting firm or industry / commercial experience.
• Committed to learning and self improvement.

Highly regarded but not prerequisites

• Experience in preparing financial statements for and auditing self managed superannuation funds.
• Working knowledge of financial instruments such as Equities, Bonds, Options, Swaps, Currency, Forwards, Futures and Bank Debt.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg.
• Previous exposure to fund / investment accounting software packages such as Geneva, Prospor or other relevant systems.

Responsibilities / Duties
Day to Day:

• Reconciliation of cash and security positions with Brokers and / or Custodians.
• Manual trade input into fund accounting system as required.
• Accounting for a range of financial instruments such as equities, bonds, swaps, futures, options, forwards, foreign exchange and bank debt / distressed trading.
• Appropriate recording of corporate actions. (dividend reinvestments, spin offs, liquidations, rights issues etc).
• Accurately account for all cash transactions, interest and dividend payments.
• Calculating and recording dividend and interest accruals.
• Foreign exchange hedging calculations and multi currency accounting.
• Pricing of security positions held in the portfolio to market value.
• Deal with dividends and corporate actions on a fund, in terms of how they affect the cash and positions on the portfolio.
• Prepare and deliver high quality / timely NAV's within agreed deadlines.
• Research position breaks and other differences and liaise with Seniors and Managers as required.
• Broker position reconciliations.
• Notify the Account Manager in a timely manner of client related issues including possible delays in meeting NAV deadlines.
• Compile file with appropriate back up and audit working papers.
• Management performance and fee calculations, invoicing and monitoring outstanding fees.
• Prepare shareholder reports and financial statements on a periodic basis.
• Prepare financial statement highlights and memorandums.
• Reporting of fund prices to international financial publications and stock exchanges.
• Attending to client and shareholder inquiries.
• Tracking of subscriptions and redemptions.
• Acknowledging and responding to all correspondence in a timely manner.
• Assisting with the annual audit.
• Identify and implement more efficient ways and alternatives in completing assigned tasks.

Reviewing

• The review aspect of these roles are generally limited.

Technical Support and Training / Mentoring

• Training of peers and new collegues as required.

Company Representation & Client Contact

• Communicate with prime brokers and custodians.
• Communicating and liaising with colleagues from other international offices.

Training

• On the job training will be provided.
• Usually you will be allocated a mentor / buddy to train you.
• Lunch and learn events organized by the firm.
• Various other seminars and courses may be offered.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience with a public accounting firm or industry / commercial experience.
• Committed to working as part of a team and mentoring staff as required.
• Well developed ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet agreed deadlines.
• Flexible approach with a can do attitude.

Highly regarded but not prerequisites

• Experience in preparing financial statements for and auditing self managed superannuation funds.
• Working knowledge of financial instruments such as Equities, Bonds, Options, Swaps, Currency, Forwards, Futures and Bank Debt.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg.
• Previous exposure to fund / investment accounting software packages such as Geneva, Prospor or other relevant systems.
  

Responsibilities / Duties
Day to Day:

• All of the Day to Day responsibilities of a Fund / Investment Accountant may also be performed by Seniors to some extent.
• Process trades, prices and transactions on more complex funds on the relevant software system and ensure automated processing completed by Data Management is completed correctly.
• Deal with Data Management on a day to day level to ensure that information on the system is up to date, correct and accurate.
• Deputize for Investment Accounting (IA) Manager in their absence to ensure the team is operating efficiently and within required deadlines.
• Make suggestions / recommendations for the resolution of issues as they arise.

Reviewing:

• Review various reconciliations to ensure that the correct portfolio information is entered and the NAV file is accurate.
• Review of fund valuations for a portfolio of mutual fund / hedge fund clients.
• Review of financial statements and working papers for special purpose vehicles and investment holding companies.
• Verify and review the work of more junior colleagues for accuracy and completeness in respect of manual processing.
• Review security pricing for accuracy.
• Review the recording of corporate action transactions to ensure the correct accounting is recorded.

Technical Support and Training / Mentoring:

• Act as a point of reference for more junior team members and provide on the job training to ensure that they are acting proficiently in their role.

Company Representation & Client Contact:

• Liaising with investment managers, brokers, custodians and other external parties.
• Communicate position breaks and other discrepancies to the investment manager and broker as required.
• Dealing with Auditors regarding Accounting queries and / or issues.

Training:

• On the job training will be provided.
• Usually you will be allocated a mentor / buddy to train you.
• Lunch and learn events organized by the firm.
• Various other seminars and courses may be offered.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience with a public accounting firm or industry / commercial experience.
• Minimum of 2 years investment accounting / funds experience with a thorough understanding of fund structures and complex securities.
• Minimum of 12 months experience in leading and mentoring staff.
• Working knowledge of financial instruments such as Equities, Bonds, Options, Swaps, Currency, Forwards, Futures and Bank Debt.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg.
• Previous exposure to fund / investment accounting software packages such as Geneva, Prospor or other relevant systems.
• Delegation awareness.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish good working relationships with both staff and clients.

Highly regarded but not prerequisites

• Chartered Investment Analyst or Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Responsibilities / Duties
Day to Day:

• Planning, scheduling and managing the daily workflow on several funds.
• Management, supervision and training of Seniors and Fund / Investment Accountants as required.
• Ensure work completed complies with policies and procedures.
• Ensure strict client reporting deadlines are met.
• Compile reports for presentation to the Department Head.
• Approval of employee time sheets and vacation requests.
• Participating in and heading up projects that may be required from time to time.
• Carry out periodic performance appraisals on direct reports.
• Co-odinating audits and dealing with Auditors as required.
• Be involved in the new staff interview process and assist with the selection of new staff members.
• Ensure that new staff are trained properly.

Reviewing:

• All of the reviewing responsibilities of Seniors may also be performed by Managers to some extent.

Technical Support and Training / Mentoring:

• ct as a point of reference for Seniors and provide on the job training to ensure that they are acting proficiently in their role.

Company Representation & Client Contact:

• Act as primary contact with clients.
• Maintain and enhance existing client relationships.
• Participate in presentations to potential clients.
• Dealing with auditors for query resolution.
• Assist in client profitability analysis and presentation recommending ways to increase profits.

Training:

• Limited on the job training will be provided.
• Lunch and learn events organized by the firm.
• Various other seminars and courses may be offered.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting, Business or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• 12 months post qualification experience with a public accounting firm or industry / commercial experience.
• Well developed ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet agreed deadlines.

Highly regarded but not prerequisites

• Experience in preparing financial statements for and auditing self managed superannuation funds or trust structures.
• Working knowledge of basic financial instruments such as Equities and Bonds.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg.
• Previous exposure to fund / investment accounting software packages such as Geneva, Prospor or other relevant systems.
  

Responsibilities / Duties
Day to Day:

• Reconciliation of cash and security positions with Brokers and or Custodians.
• Resolution of reconciliation queries.
• Preparation of average cost, fifo, lifo investment schedules.
• Financial Statement preparation for a group of investment holding companies, trusts and sub trusts.
• Preparation of relevant documentation for tax purposes.
• Preparation of financial review analysis and highlight memorandums.

Review:

• The review aspect of these roles are generally limited.

Technical Support and Training / Mentoring:

• Training of peers and new collegues as required.

Company Representation & Client Contact:

• Liaising and communicating with clients, investment managers and trustees.

Training:

• On the job training will be provided.
• Usually you will be allocated a mentor / buddy to train you.
• Lunch and learn events organized by the firm.
• Various other seminars and courses may be offered.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting, Business or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• 12 months post qualification experience with a public accounting firm or industry / commercial experience.
• Committed to working as part of a team and mentoring staff as required.
• Well developed ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet agreed deadlines.

Highly regarded but not prerequisites

• Experience in preparing financial statements for and auditing self managed superannuation funds.
• Previous exposure in the preparation of financial statements of Insurance companies.
• Working knowledge of financial instruments such as Equities, Bonds, Options, Swaps, Currency, Forwards, Futures and Bank Debt.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg.
  

Responsibilities / Duties
Day to Day:

• Working as a member of an audit team.
• Heading and being involved in multiple audits and ad hoc projects.
• Carry out risk and control assessments.
• Working closely with managers in the assessment of audit risk and development of audit programs.
• Review process flowcharts and narratives.
• Discuss and communicate issues and findings.
• Make recommendations to improve internal controls in order to minimize risk.
• Preparation of reports on compliance.
• Monitor the progress of agreed upon corrective actions and follow up as required.

Review:

• The review aspect of these roles are generally limited.

Technical Support and Training / Mentoring:

• Mentoring juniors and less experienced staff.

Company Representation & Client Contact:

• Liaising and communicating with clients.
• Liaising and communicating with other international offices.

Training:

• On the job training will be provided.
• Usually you will be allocated a mentor / buddy to train you.
• Specific insurance and funds industry training is usually provided.
• Lunch and learn events organized by the firm.
• Various other seminars and courses may be offered.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting, Business or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience with a public accounting firm or industry / commercial experience.
• Minimum of 2 years audit experience.
• Delegation awareness.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish good working relationships with both staff and clients.

Highly regarded but not prerequisites

• Experience in preparing financial statements for and auditing self managed superannuation funds.
• Previous exposure in the preparation of financial statements of Insurance companies.
• Working knowledge of financial instruments such as Equities, Bonds, Options, Swaps, Currency, Forwards, Futures and Bank Debt.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg.
• Understanding of the Sarbanes Oxley act and requirements for compliance.

Responsibilities / Duties
Day to Day:

• Distribution of workloads.
• Management and supervision of team.
• Ensure work completed complies with policies and procedures.
• Ensure strict client reporting deadlines are met.
• Working closely with partners to discuss any findings or issues that may arise.
• Approval of employee time sheets and vacation requests.
• Presentations to partners and board members.
• Carry out periodic performance appraisals on direct reports.

Review:

• Review of audit files.

Technical Support and Training / Mentoring:

• Coordination of team training.
• Mentoring Seniors as necessary.

Company Representation & Client Contact:

• Liaising and communicating with clients.
• Liaising and communicating with other international offices.

Training:

• Limited on the job training will be provided.
• Specific insurance and funds industry training is usually provided.
• Lunch and learn events organized by the firm.
• Various other seminars and courses may be offered.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting, Business or Commerce.
• Professional Accounting designation or STEP qualified.
• 12 months post qualification experience with a public accounting firm, bank or trust company.
• Good working knowledge of trust and corporate law.
• Sound knowledge of compliance and regulatory issues such as Know Your Client (KYC) and other anti money laundering policies.
• Well developed keyboard skills and experience with Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Exceptional client relationship skills and a sensitive attitude to the clients needs.
• Committed to working as part of a team.
• Able to prioritize effectively, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities / Duties
Day to Day:

• Service a portfolio of trusts for high net worth individuals and family members.
• Review documents in connection with the establishment and ongoing existence of trusts and companies.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant laws (KYC etc)
• Consideration of client requests, consulting the managers on technical and legal matters or other sensitive issues.
• Making payments by bank transfer or cheque.
• Attend to general trust administration.
• Maintain full and proper minutes and file notes.

Review:

• Review financial statements.
• Assist with monitoring and interpretation of the performance of the clients portfolio and providing recommendations as appropriate.

Technical Support and Training / Mentoring:

• Training of peers and new collegues as required.

Company Representation & Client Contact:

• Correspondence and telephone calls with high net worth clients in order to fully understand and carry out their wishes.
• Liaise with the clients tax, legal and investment advisors as required.
• Assist the client accounting department (or external accountants) with queries on the preparation of financial statements.

Training:

• On the job training will be provided.
• Usually you will be allocated a mentor / buddy to train you.
• Lunch and learn events organized by the firm.
• Various other seminars and courses may be offered.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting, Business or Commerce.
• Professional Accounting designation or STEP qualified.
• 3 years post qualification experience with a public accounting firm, bank or trust company.
• Good working knowledge of trust and corporate law.
• Sound knowledge of compliance and regulatory issues such as Know Your Client (KYC) and other anti money laundering policies.
• Well developed keyboard skills and experience with Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Exceptional client relationship skills and a sensitive attitude to the clients needs.
• Previous trust adminsitration experience.
• Delegation awareness.
• Capable of training and developing junior staff.

Responsibilities / Duties
Day to Day:

• Effective and appropriate delegation of tasks to junior staff.
• Complete tasks that may arise as a result of the client reviews and other internal control routines.
• Approval of employee time sheets and vacation requests.
• Keep effective diary notes and ensure that matters are dealt with in a timely manner
• Provide guidance on more complex matters.
• Carry out periodic performance appraisals on direct reports.
• Review and ensure that all payments or movements of assets are correct.
• Ongoing cash management in respect of portfolios including monitoring of cash balances and overdrafts in accordance with the department policy.
• Ensure that the client base remains compliant with local and international legislation at all times.
• Liaise with compliance department.

Review:

• Ensure that proper accounting and record keeping is maintained for the entities under their control.
• Monitor the performance of client portfolios against stated objectives, taking appropriate action to rectify any problems.
• Review financial statements.

Technical Support and Training / Mentoring:

• Assist in the training, supervision and smooth running of the team.
• Provide on the job training and assistance to junior staff.

Company Representation & Client Contact:

• Attendance at meetings with clients and / or advisers and the development of relationships with them.
• Close liaison with the client's tax advisors.

Training:

• Limited on the job training will be provided.
• Lunch and learn events organized by the firm.
• Various other seminars and courses may be offered.
  

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB, LLM)
• Minimum of three years experience in tax law working for private practice, a bank, trust or fund company.
• Broad experience with tax driven offshore structures.
• Ability to work as a team of lawyers, trust managers and administrators.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish good working relationships with both staff and clients.

Responsibilities / Duties
Day to Day:

• Research international tax laws and regulations to assist in developing new and innovative products.
• Set up and manage client structures and ensure quality control procedures are in place.
• Advise clients on tax related matters in general.
• Provide technical support to trust professionals on a number of related matters in addition to drafting trust documents and advising on potential contentious issues.
• Prepare tax returns.

Review:

• Review externally prepared tax returns where applicable.

Technical Support and Training / Mentoring:

• Mentoring of less experienced colleagues as necessary.

Company Representation & Client Contact:

• Working closely with specialist tax advisors and auditors as required.
• Liaise with other international offices.
• Maintain and grow an international portfolio of clients.

Training:

• Limited on the job training will be provided.
• Lunch and learn events organized by the firm.
• Various other seminars and courses may be offered.