Client Accountant - Bookkeeping
We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join our team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- posting and reconciling transactions, including bank, assets, securities and non-cash transactions on a multi-currency bookkeeping system
- maintaining client records to enable timely production of financial statements
- liaising with administrators regarding bookkeeping discrepancies and queries
- reviewing the minute books, statutory records, trust documents and correspondence files of the clients of the Trust Companies for which financial statements are prepared
- assisting in maintaining the integrity of accounting records for clients
- ensuring AUM values are input each quarter for all portfolios on Asset Register
- ensuring KPIs are targets are met each month
- maintaining a sound technical knowledge of our various computer systems
- reviewing exception reports on a daily basis and clearing exceptions arising
- attending to queries efficiently and promptly
- ensuring compliance, procedures and policies are being followed
- adopting a high-quality culture to minimise error ensuring quality service levels of and high standards are delivered
- fostering a zero-loss/error client satisfaction culture.
Your qualifications and skills include:
- university degree or diploma in business and a recognised accounting qualification or three years accounting experience, preferably in a Trust environment
- knowledge of Guernsey's and Mauritius' regulatory environment
- strong knowledge of computerised accounting systems
- thorough knowledge of individual clients' accounting needs
- general knowledge of trust and banking practices
- good communication and presentation skills
- proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
Mauritius
Trust