HRWise - Accountant
Are you a qualified accountant, detail oriented, highly motivated and looking for an excellent opportunity to work with a growing international company? Our client, Helvetica Merchant Bank & Trust is in search of a candidate to fill the position of Accountant.
The ideal candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounting department and ensure accurate analysis and preparation of financial reports.
Key Responsibilities will include the following:
- Complete the bank and investment reconciliations and actively follow-up on all outstanding transactions
- Ensure all revenues (both system generated and manual entries) are accurate and reflected in the accounts in accordance with IAS 18 and any other relevant IFRS
- Review and ensure that FX rate calculations done for client transactions by Customer Service are accurate
- Ensure that the Bank remains as perfectly hedged as possible with respect to all FX transactions
- Prepare and maintain the Fixed Asset and pre-payment Registers and Schedule of Proprietary Investments
- Prepare the management accounts and variance analyses for the same on a monthly basis
- Prepare the monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly and early returns for the Regulators
- Prepare the financial statements as at year - end for the annual audit
- Co-ordinate the interim and annual external audits; liaise with the external auditors/regulators on same
- Assist with the preparation of the annual budget for the Bank
- Adhere to the Bank’s Compliance and other internal control policies
Skills & Experience:
- BSc. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking or equivalent
- ACCA,CPA or CGA certification
- At lest 5 years’ experience in a similar role within Accounting, Audit, Finance or related area, preferably within the financial services sector or audit firm
- Sound knowledge of the IFRSs, particularly the application of IFRS 9
- Experience in investments, working towards the attainment of the CFP or CFA would be an asset
- Advanced knowledge of and proficiency in MS Office Suite and key accounting software
- At least 1 years’ experience in a supervisory role
Personal Characteristics
- Strong analytical and report writing skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Commercial awareness
- Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail and deadline-oriented
- Highly motivated, professional and results oriented
- Excellent organizational skills
- Customer service oriented
- Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
If you meet these requirements, and are looking for an excellent career opportunity, please send your resume, cover letter and certified copies of certificates to info@hrwiseinc.com with the subject “Vacancy - Accountant”.
Applications should be addressed to The Managing Director, HRWise Inc. and submitted by 9th November, 2018
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