Summary
Location
St Peter Port
Type
full-time
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About this role
At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle.
Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose.
Join our journey and discover what makes us the bright alternative.
About the role:
Reports to Senior Financial Reporting Manager
The purpose of this position is to account for a varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Senior Financial Reporting Manager.
Key Role Responsibilities:
Act as the lead accountant for various fund structures within a team
Review all aspects of accounting matters for a limited portfolio of fund structures incorporating investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad-hoc investor queries
Review the bookkeeping for a range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
Attend client board meetings and present quarterly financial information
Supervise and assist in the training and development of staff
Arrange and manage the appraisal process for members of staff
Manage and review the completion of audit queries
Act as a higher authority on day-to-day accounting queries and act as 4-eyes signatory on accounting matters, ensuring that company policy and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality service is provided to clients and outside contacts
Review the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns, and liaise with foreign tax advisors
Skills, knowledge, expertise:
Proven relevant experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Previous people management experience
Evidence of accounting responsibility for a client relationship or a significant part of a major client relationship
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts
Computer literacy, word processing and Excel skills are essential
Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
Aztec will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.
Other facts
About Aztec Group
Aztec Group delivers award-winning fund and corporate services to the alternative assets industry from key onshore and offshore jurisdictions in Guernsey, Jersey, Luxembourg, Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Renowned for its long-term partnership approach, the Group partners with some of the leading alternative assets fund managers across Europe administering over 440 funds with more than EUR 600 billion under administration.
Numerous client testimonials, unrivalled client retention rate and multiple leading industry awards are a few testaments to the Group’s dedication to service excellence and the reason why it is recognised as the bright alternative in alternative assets industry.
What you'll do
- The Financial Reporting Manager I will act as the lead accountant for various fund structures and review all aspects of accounting matters for a limited portfolio. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing audit queries, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
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