Senior Associate - Accounting & Finance Statements
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Financial Statement Preparation:
- Collaborate with the wider financial accounting team to prepare financial statements for all Catalyst Accounting, Catalyst Fund Administration, and Clearwater CFO clients, including ad-hoc structures.
- Collaborate with the fund administration team to manage the transformation of data from fund accounting systems into the financial statement reporting process.
- Deliverable Ownership:
- Take full ownership of the financial statement deliverable process and ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Act as the main point of contact for annual audit assistance, working closely with auditors and internal operations teams.
- Industry Awareness:
- Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and other factors that could impact the business.
- Process Improvement:
- Share insights to facilitate the development of new processes and procedures, aiming to create business efficiencies and enhance client service delivery.
- Technology Development:
- Assist in the development and customization of technology to produce scalable financial statement products.
- Conduct research into relevant technologies and applications to aid in the development process.
- Support and Additional Duties:
- Provide support to the Senior Associate Director and Manager - Accounting & Finance as needed.
- Perform additional ad-hoc duties as required and respond to client requests promptly.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, addressing any demands and exploring how Catalyst can provide additional assistance.
- Work collaboratively with operations staff, business users, project managers, and implementation teams to develop effective solutions.
- Accounting Standards Research:
- Conduct thorough research into different accounting standards and reporting requirements, such as IFRS and US GAAP.
- Staff Development:
- Supervise, coach, and mentor junior staff as required to ensure their development and effective contribution.
Product Alignment Responsibilities:
- System maintenance and upgrades - Ensuring that all systems are fit for purpose and working with the product team when any upgrades are needed.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of new products and solutions to meet evolving customer needs.
Risk Responsibilities:
- Operate within our governance framework.
- Work with the Internal Governance team to ensure change controls and internal quality assurance.
Compliance Responsibilities:
- Work in tandem with the group's Head of Compliance and Governance to instill a culture that is centered around good governance and compliance.
- Drive and contribute to a culture of quality/excellence, through risk awareness and adherence to regulatory compliance standards and operational controls.
- Participate in any meetings with the necessary regulators and assist the group's Head of Compliance and Governance with any reports needed.
- Take part in any business plan updates that may be required for regulators and provide the necessary information to allow completion.
- Ensure an effective risk-based approach is adopted to meet all regulatory compliance procedures per jurisdiction.
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