Accounts Officer

Our client an asset management company is recruiting an Accounts Officer

to handle day-to-day accounting, management fee processing, reconciliations and reporting for the company and its related entities.

The Accounts Officer works closely with the Accountant and supports the wider team in compliance, banking and administrative matters.

Key responsibilities

•            Record day-to-day transactions, journal entries and accruals in the accounting system

•            Carry out monthly reconciliation of bank accounts

•            Process and follow up on monthly management fees

•            Ensure funds availability for the proper running of day-to-day operations by maintaining a proper daily/weekly cash flow

•            Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and payment of tax to MRA

•            Prepare the management accounts of the company and related companies

•            Prepare the budget and cash flow for the company

•            Assist with compliance work, including AML/KYC documentation

•            Deal with suppliers and settle payments

•            Liaise with the insurance broker to maintain all the company's insurance policies

•            Assist external service providers (Bank, MRA, FSC, Auditors) on queries

•            Assist with administrative tasks such as purchasing, office supplies, database entries, maintenance and statistics

•            Draft routine banking correspondence and supporting documents

•            Provide support to other departments of the company when needed

•            Participate actively in consolidating and developing the company's strategy and mission

Requirements

•            At least 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in financial services or asset management

•            ACCA studies in progress, with at least Level 2 (Applied Skills) ongoing, or an equivalent accounting qualification

•            Solid knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, reconciliations

•            Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, and of payroll software (SICORAX an advantage)

•            Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables and building checking schedules

•            Knowledge of IFRS, MRA filing requirements and FSC regulations is an advantage

Skills and attributes

•            Strong attention to detail and accuracy with figures

•            Clear written English and French for reports and correspondence

•            Able to manage several entities and deadlines at the same time

•            Discreet and trustworthy with confidential client information

•            Organized and proactive, able to work independently and as part of a small team

We reserve the right:

• To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview.
• Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.