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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