Assistant Manager / Manager (Client Accounting)

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

The Assistant Manager / Manager will be responsible for the oversight and management of the client accounting team (together with the Philippines office's senior manager), primarily on the timely and accurate bookkeeping of transactions, preparation of financial reports and statutory and tax compliance filings, as applicable, of Trident Group clients. This individual will report to the Philippines office's senior manager.

Reporting Line

• Client Accounting, Manager / Client Accounting, Senior Manager

Duties

Manage a team of client accounting staff that will grow as office operations grow, while ensuring high service standards are maintained:

• Oversee the client accounting team and communicate with the senior manager to ensure suitable allocation of resources
• Oversee and approve work done and reported via Viewpoint timesheets
• Supervise team status for assigned tasks and corresponding deadlines
• Assist with staff performance, including planning and approving staff leaves, monitoring annual appraisals, and developing team member skills (including identifying training needs)

In close consultation with the responsible Trident counterpart administrator and TTPH designated accountant, check and review the team's work, and assist, when necessary, with the preparation and maintenance of financial reports for Trident Group clients.

Support team members in resolving complex issues and queries.

Proactively identify areas for improvement in procedures, controls and information systems.

Undertake specific projects and tasks as assigned from time to time.

Skills and Knowledge

• CPA designation is required
• Relevant experience in managing a client accounting team 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 details
• Proficiency in oral and written English
• Ability to manage team members and work with Trident counterpart administrators and clients to meet tight deadlines
• Expertise in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word; experience in using Viewpoint or related systems is an advantage
• Has initiative, commitment to quality service and can 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: [Confidential Information]

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