Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing over 1,100 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. Client focused and service oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

The Role

Client Accountant
Senior Client Accountant

Along with a team of client accountants, the applicant with be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports of trust and corporate client entities.

Reporting Line

Client Accounting, Manager

Duties

Timely and accurate maintenance of financial reports of client entities, working in close consultation with the responsible administrator, including:

Ensuring accounting records are accurately updated on a timely basis to meet deadlines
Handling the full set of bookkeeping functions (monthly reconciliation of bank balances and securities quantity balances, recording payments of invoices, etc.)
Revaluing year-end balances (e.g., foreign currency revaluation; calculate and post fair value adjustments for investments)
Preparing simple or full set of financial statements (e.g., monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and/or annual) with proper working papers (e.g., bank statements reconciliations, investment schedules, etc.)
Monitoring and following up with administrators for client entity transactions such as supporting documents for accounting entries (e.g., NAV statements of privately held investments, cash surrender value of insurance policies, etc.)
Liaising with administrators (and auditors and tax agents, as necessary) to obtain and provide information that enables companies to meet statutory filing deadlines
Assisting on specific projects and tasks as assigned from time to time

Skills and Knowledge

CPA designation is an advantage
A minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in client accounting and taxation is an advantage
Excellent bookkeeping and reconciliation abilities
Ability to prepare financial statements and other financial reports
Excellent financial analysis and numeracy skills, plus attention to detail
Proficiency in oral and written English
Ability to work with team members, administrators and clients to meet tight deadlines
Expertise in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word; experience in using Viewpoint or related accounting systems is an advantage
Initiative and ability to work independently with a can do attitude

Remuneration

An attractive compensation package will be based upon the successful candidate's relevant experience and overall suitability of the position.

How to Apply

Applications, which will be treated in the strictest of confidence, should include a full C.V. Please submit to:

Title: Hiring Manager
Office: Trident Trust Philippines
Tel: +63 2 873 79300
Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]

Alternatively, feel free to apply directly on LinkedIn through the job post.

Client Accountant / Senior Client Accountant