Senior Client Accountant

Our client, a corporate services company is seeking to recruit for a Senior Client Accountant to support the client accounting team. You will form part of the client accounting team and work with the Head of Accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial, accounting and CSP/back-office operations and compliance. This role involves providing comprehensive financial support to our clients, ensuring timely financial and accounting reporting, payments, conducting reviews, and maintaining ongoing compliance monitoring, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Duties include but not limited to: 

• Maintain and review general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare client financial statements, ensuring compliance with all audit requirements. Taxation, Compliance & Auditing
• Support annual audit preparations of client accounts, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and liaise with auditors as needed
•  Be responsible for all VAT accounting matters for all allocated clients
•  Assist with regular compliance reviews (especially transaction monitoring) to ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Oversee and perform account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and ensure the accuracy of financial data of the company’s client accounts 
• Monitor and manage AP/AR functions, including vendor and customer account reconciliations.  Oversee, monitor and be involved according to client requirement in receipts and payments processes, as well as assist with banking processes and procedures
• Collaborate with the Head of Accounts and clients in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Establish and enforce internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard assets, reduce risks, and optimize financial operations
•  Identify areas for improvement and implement best practices in accounting procedures. IT/System Maintenance
•  Collaborate with IT to maintain and enhance systems, ensuring data accuracy and functionality.
•  Assist in training and mentoring other team-members, supporting professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to facilitate smooth financial operations.