Manager - Accounting

The Role To deliver first-class administrative service to a portfolio of clients in line with the defined business activities. To ensure that clients comply with the local regulatory requirements as well as internal policies and bylaws, and work with management and staff to identify and manage regulatory risk. Key Result Areas

• Provide excellent levels of client service in line with Bridgestream’s standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain and update client information accurately.
• Take responsibility for own personal development, in line with agreed annual performance objectives.

Primary Contacts

• Clients
• Internal departments
• Intermediaries
• Regulator
• External auditors – if applicable

Requirements - Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting. A CPA, CA, or ACCA qualification is preferred. Knowledge Excellent knowledge of MS Office. Sound knowledge and understanding of the local finance industry, legislation, and regulatory requirements in which we operate. Skills and Abilities Well-developed communication skills – written and verbal. Ability to multi-task. Understand AML/KYC and Compliance regulations. Ability to work in a team as well as independently and to liaise with other departments. Personal Qualities ‘Can do’ attitude. Inquisitive.Team Player. Proactive and disciplined approach to work.Attention to detail. Appropriate office conduct and attitude to work. Building and creating a sense of team spirit and loyalty. Duties and Responsibilities will include Your role may include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks which we call ‘Defined Business Activities’. The list of defined business activities is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time: Administration

• Preparation of financial statements, monthly reports, and calculation of net asset values.
• Preparation of financial statements for Trust Accounting clients.
• Processing subscriptions and redemptions.
• Conducting the on-boarding of investors inclusive of the AML/KYC process.
• Maintaining applicable registers.
• Attending to client requests and managing communications with shareholders.
• Liaising with auditors in relation to the completion of client audits.
• Handling wire transfers and payment.
• Preparation of minutes or any other required resolutions.
• Attending to the review of various fund level documents for compliance purposes.
• Meeting tight deadlines and demands of clients.
• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures.
• Produce fee quotes for potential clients.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of fund administration platform.

Other General

• Submit and assist Finance team with invoicing and collection of receivables.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Provide and present monthly performance reports to senior management.
• Other duties as assigned by your line manager.