Accountant at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Job Profile:

As an Accountant, your overall responsibility is to be the business partner to the asset management business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely preparation and presentation of
  • Annual, Quarterly and Monthly Budget
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis comparing budget tactual
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inadequacies
• Timely processing of payments tvendors
• Compare monthly, quarterly and annual budgets against actual performance.
• Prepare weekly liquidity reports/cashflow projections
• Ensure the preparation, remittance and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and half yearly statutory return tthe various regulators
• Ensure accurate invoices are issued tclients in a timely manner
• Follow up with clients on receivables and related WHT receipts
• Develop financial reporting templates for newly launched products
• Provide financial and business insights tthe Supervisor.
• Work with the team tunderstand cost drivers and proactively looking for cost-optimisation strategies.
• Ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures within the department.
• Support the drive tautomation and continuous process improvement
• Ensure timely completion of the annual audited accounts across various companies and funds simultaneously.
• Liaise with service providers on a timely manner on accounting, regulatory, statutory, and other matters
• Manage relationships with bankers, regulators, tax officials, consultants and other relevant stakeholders
• Other specific responsibilities as defined by the Supervisor or CFO

Requirements:

• A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related discipline.
• ACCA/ACA is required.
• At least 3 years’ experience in management, financial and fund accounting for an asset management business.
• Strong financial and accounting background, including an understanding of financial statement, ratios, and analysis.
• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
• Ability tprioritize
• A team player and goal oriented individual.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills.