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Stonehage Fleming clients are defined by their purpose and ambition rather than by simple measures of current wealth. Whatever the stage of their financial life story, they have in common a need for high quality strategic advice and planning, operational support and execution. To meet their needs… read more we are able to draw on a rich array of in-house experience and expertise to manage and protect their wealth; we also work closely with families’ existing offices, advisers and our extensive network of professional firms. Our relationships with clients would typically include: – Helping define the purpose of the family wealth, its governance and succession plans. – Managing and administering international structures such as trusts and companies. – Managing investment portfolios on a discretionary and advisory basis. – Ensuring plans are in place for all phases of the financial life cycle and that wealth is structured efficiently – Identification and mitigation of the full spectrum of risks to family wealth. – Reviewing legal structures, taking account of cross-border and inter-generational considerations. – Sourcing and advising on private capital investment opportunities. – Creating reports aggregating and analysing all aspects of client wealth. – Coordination and execution of all banking and treasury needs. – Advising on matters of corporate finance for the family business and other commercial interests. – Management of art collections and other lifestyle assets. We have a rich array of in-house expertise but we also work closely with families’ existing advisers and our network of experienced professional partners, in particular lawyers, accountants and trustees. Our scale and market presence enable us to identify the best professional partners internationally. We deliver the optimal combination of internal and external advice based on client needs. Keep up to date with our latest news and insights here: https://www.stonehagefleming.com/insights
OVERALL PURPOSE
Reporting to the Consolidation Finance Manager the Senior Technical Accountant will be responsible for the complete month end close process of entities across the Group. Including the preparation of financial records under IFRS, financial statements, preparing and submitting relevant tax filings and providing financial information to stakeholders across the Group, enabling them to make budgeting and investments decisions. This role will also be responsible for preparing technical accounting papers, managing the financial aspects of Group projects/initiatives and presenting this information to auditors and Directors.
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Project leadership
Lead or support ad hoc Group Finance related projects as required
Support the implementation and embedding of new policies, processes and controls
Technical Projects
Project mange the technical accounting / group reporting for various Group projects including acquisitions and disposals
Prepare technical accounting papers for management and auditors on transactions, documenting issues clearly and comprehensively
Lead and perform technical accounting research, keeping up to date with changes in IFRS guidance
Collaborate with auditors to support technical accounting positions and disclosures.
Provide guidance to internal teams on the accounting implications of business decisions
Entity Accounting
Own the month-end and year-end close process for assigned legal entities
Complete bank reconciliations for the bank accounts of specific Group entities on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure that the cash records are correct
Prepare the monthly accruals and provision journals
Preparing the monthly profit and loss, and balance sheet reports
Preparing the supporting balance sheet reconciliations for all the balance sheet balances
Ensure that the intercompany balances are reconciled and settled timeously
Understand and adhere to all financial and accounting regulations and legislation
Input into the calculation of local and Group service level agreements
Prepare year-end statutory financial statements
Liaison with auditors
Support the consolidation finance manager with the monthly consolidation and reporting
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified chartered accountant (SAICA)
Previous experience in Group roles, with multi-jurisdictional entities and intercompany transactions
Previous financial services experience
Good knowledge of different jurisdictional tax requirements is advantageous
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
Strong technical accounting skills
Good knowledge of different accounting systems — knowledge of Microsoft Business Central is advantageous
Strong Excel skills (knowledge of macros, Power Pivot and Power BI would be an advantage)
Experience in preparing financial statements and technical accounting papers for presentation to boards and auditors
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Very good attention to detail and an organised logical approach is essential
Proactive and solutions oriented
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships and influence change
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