Associate Director, Accounting

To demonstrate and be recognised for technical excellence and expertise in your specialist area with developing knowledge in other relevant business and operational areas of Gen II. Consult appropriate colleagues when undertaking work outside own area of expertise to ensure compliance and minimise risk. Demonstrates sound judgement and professional scepticism when accepting instructions from new and existing clients, particularly when dealing with risk issues. Provides independent technical and strategic guidance in the capacity of Associate Director, at all times upholding the highest level of corporate governance and being prepared to challenge – where appropriate.

To maintain knowledge of the external business environment and relevant industry specific trends in order to provide sound and practical advice to clients. Demonstrates knowledge of accounting standards, corporate governance requirements, internal compliance, anti-money laundering and other relevant policies and procedures. Ensures that all CPD requirements are met year on year for both you and all members of your team, and that training and development is relevant.

Operational

• Take responsibility for the preparation and delivery of the team’s accounting deliverables.
• Manage the timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reports.
• Actively monitor, identify and implement improvements in client accounting procedures and policies to improve the service offered to clients and improve efficiency.
• Continually improve the dissemination of information that may impact on the business of Gen II and identify accounting-related opportunities, new methods and procedures in order to help drive forward the organisation.
• Clearly articulate and formally report their benefits.
• Contribute to business ad-hoc projects as required.
• Daily input of time on timesheets and oversight at team level, ensuring that all time is recorded and financial results are monitored and continually compared with targets.
• Demonstrates savvy and business acumen in relation to financial management, providing realistic and considered fee quotes and invoices for client work in a timely manner.
• Prioritising own workflow & that of your team.
• Attend and constructively contribute to internal committees/meetings as required, ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of key information where relevant and appropriate.
• Maintain a sound working knowledge of the use and impact of information technology that is relevant to the business of the Group and to its clients.
• Act as a Gen II ‘A’ Authorised Signatory, where required.
• Travel to meet with team clients as required.
• Liaise with intermediaries and external agents such as new business introducers, legal advisors and auditors in respect of team clients.

Leadership & Management

• Demonstrates the ability to support the business unit Directors to drive the business unit forward in accordance with business plans and strategy, while keeping it under prudent control.
• Monitor the performance and action of the business unit, providing support to business unit managers in their day-to-day management of their teams.
• Generate innovative ideas that challenge the status quo but are strategically sound, and encourage others to demonstrate innovation.
• Lead, coach and motivate the team in order to develop their capabilities through on-the-job training, appraisals and ongoing performance management.
• Establish high standards for the quality of the output from each team member/contractor.
• Responsibility for ensuring that team deadlines and review deadlines are met.
• Conduct appraisals for senior members of the team.
• Recruitment interviews for senior hires.
• Identify talent and develop high-potential employees within the business unit.
• Build commitment through fair, consistent and persuasive behaviour, championing ideas and setting realistic and challenging objectives through appraisal and other performance measurement initiatives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, using authority and influence appropriately, and demonstrate the ability to lead and direct the efforts of others to achieve results.

Business Development & Marketing

• Define client needs by listening actively to their requirements and providing solutions.
• Add value to the client relationship by anticipating needs beyond the existing relationship, where appropriate introducing the services of other Gen II business units.
• Inspire confidence in new and existing clients by working with key decision makers and influencers to build strong and effective relationships.
• Continually strive to create and build a strong market profile and promote the Group’s services by attending networking events, writing articles and participating in other business development initiatives, where required.
• Be actively involved in the creation and conversion of new business.

Ideal background for this role

• Recognised accounting qualification.
• 10+ years’ relevant finance industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role.
• Management of a high-performing team.
• Experience with Investran, Yardi or similar accounting systems.
• Comprehensive and detailed understanding of company law and current industry legislation, regulation and working practices.
• Excellent understanding of client financial statements & various accounting standards.
• Comprehensive and detailed understanding of typical fund structures and accounting treatments including carry calculations.

Role Location/Hybrid Schedule

This role is based in our Jersey office. Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.

Legal statements

This role is likely to be captured under the Senior Manager Regime in Jersey (as outlined by the Jersey Financial Services Commission and the Financial Services Commission (Amendment No 8 (Jersey) Law 2022) and therefore you will have a duty of responsibility and be expected to adhere to the relevant AML legislation and regulation in Jersey and also the exemplary standards of governance and accountability set in relation to fitness, propriety and conduct. This means that the JFSC may impose a financial penalty on you if you are culpable in a significant and material contravention by Gen II on the Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008 or the AML Codes of Practice.