Administrative Assistant & Receptionist

Job Description:

The Administrative Assistant & Receptionist shall report to the Manager – Finance & Administration and or the Chief Operating Officer within Ashton Financial Partners Ltd. The individual will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks and for attending incoming communications.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Greet and welcome visitors, respond to their queries in a professional manner, providing excellent customer service.
  • Preparation and service of tea/coffee to clients and visitors attending meetings at the office.
  • Provide assistance in times of training and meetings, including logistical support for transport arrangements, bookings amongst others.
  • Attend promptly and efficiently to all incoming communications received via telephone, fax or email and distributes communications and messages to the relevant staff members or department.
  • Ensure that the reception counter is always kept tidy and conveys the image of a well-organised, presentable and professional workspace.
  • Preparation of database, document filing, updating client information on relevant internal systems.
  • Responsible for incoming mails, entries in the visitors’ book and dispatch book and organizes dispatches with messengers.
  • Prepare purchase requisitions/orders and liaise with suppliers as instructed, including purchasing office groceries
  • Process purchase invoices and payments, prepare and edit correspondence, memos and other documents.
  • Be professional, polite and courteous to the company’s internal and external customers and visitors at all times, promoting the excellent image and reputation of the company. Be in proper corporate attire.
  • Familiarize and adhere to internal policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Minimum HSC
  • Fluent in French and English
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional personal presentation
  • Customer service orientation
  • Information management skills
  • Time Management, Organizing and planning
  • Attention to details
  • Team player
  • Reliability

Senior Client Accountant

 Job Description: 

The Senior Client Accountant will be responsible of the administration and management of the accounting of a portfolio of clients.

Client Accounting & Portfolio Management

  • Responsible for the administration of a portfolio of clients including all aspects of accounting and reporting requirements;
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end closings;
  • Preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual NAV;
  • Preparation of accountings reports and of monthly/quarterly management accounts required by clients;
  • Preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS, Company law and Group guidelines;
  • Manage client responsibilities towards meeting regulatory and statutory deadlines;
  • Review work assigned to Junior Accountants and to ensure accounting records are accurate and in compliance with internal policies and procedures;
  • Review all reconciliation schedules prepared by Junior Accountant;
  • Load invoices from suppliers into accounting system;
  • Load payments on banking profile and prepare all relevant paper works for payment sign off;
  • Prepare accounting files for audit and manage the audit process;
  • Review/Prepare VAT schedules and reports as required for VAT submissions;
  • Liaising and interacting with clients, other offices and third parties as required;
  • To prepare other reports and participate in projects as and when required;
  • Maintain client relationship by responding professionally on a timely basis and providing quality to clients;
  • Any ad hoc duties/projects prescribed and assigned by the management.

         Qualification & Experience

  • Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA – Essential or any equivalent qualifications
  • At least 3 years work experience in a Global Business Sector
  • Experience in Fund Accounting and payment intermediary services
  • Must be able to work independently, pay meticulous attention to detail and meet deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills being an effective communicator and listener with the ability to provide clear and precise explanations
  • Confident out-going individual with a high level of personal integrity and motivated.
    Remuneration

    Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Corporate & Trust Administrator

Job Description

Role and responsibilities of the job position:
• Arranging for formation of global business companies, trusts, foundations, partnerships, funds and administration of such entities.
• Administration of a portfolio of client entities daily with direct contact with clients and reporting back to the Senior Trust and Corporate Administrator.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, legal documentation, trust deed, company constitution, policy and procedures.
• Arranging for and attend annual meetings of trustee and board of client companies.

Criteria & Experience required:
• Degree in STEP, Finance and Law, Management.
• Minimum 3 years in the global business sector
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Ability to be multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of NavOne would be an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate good time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.

Senior Manager/Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Job Description:

  • Acts as DMLRO and collaborate with Compliance Officer/MLRO on AML CFT and Compliance matters related to the Company and clients
  • FATCA CRS Reporting and Classification
  • Deal with Auditors together with the Compliance Officer on the Independent AML CFT Audit of the Company
  • Onboarding of clients, proposed structure analysis, compliance check, world check
  • Cash flow Management, including billing and debtor’s listing
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in offshore
  • 5 years in specific field to meet the Competency Standards of the Financial Services Commission
  • General Office, Staff and HR Management
  • Ensure Compliance and Regulatory adherence for entities under management
  • AMF CFT Risk Assessment
  • Annual Compliance Review of files
  • Assist with AML CFT Audit Review of Compliance and Operations Manual
  • Oversight and review of team members duties, including coaching

Accounting Assistant

Job Description:

Role and responsibilities of the job position:

  • Preparation and posting final bookkeeping entries required for producing Financial Statements and Management Accounts.
  • Support month end and year end close process.
  • Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and other returns.
  • Prepare and post accounts payables and receivables and any bank transactions for the internal accounting portfolio.
  • Provide information for audits and attending to internal and external auditor’s queries.
  • Assist the Management Accountant in any other accounting duties.

 

Criteria & Experience required:

  • Holds or studying towards ACCA or any accounting qualification.
  • Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
  • Knowledge of general accounting principle (IRFS).
  • Knowledge of technical accounting skills as well as applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrate good time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good numerical and analytical skills.

Accounting Assistant

Job Description:

Role and responsibilities of the job position:
• Preparation and posting final bookkeeping entries required for producing Financial Statements and Management Accounts.
• Support month end and year end close process.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and other returns.
• Prepare and post accounts payables and receivables and any bank transactions for the internal accounting portfolio.
• Provide information for audits and attending to internal and external auditor’s queries.
• Assist the Management Accountant in any other accounting duties.

Criteria & Experience required:

• Holds or studying towards ACCA or any accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principle (IRFS).
• Knowledge of technical accounting skills as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate good time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good numerical and analytical skills

Head of Compliance & MLRO

Job Description:

  • Undertake day-to-day oversight of the Compliance Program including the AML/CFT Policy
  • Develop, initiate and maintain, internal compliance manuals, policies, procedures and systems
  • Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the Company are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved
  • Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as and when required
  • Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures
  • Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed
  • Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in the Compliance field

Senior Relationship Officer

Job Description:

  • Guide the directors as to their duties, responsibilities and changes in regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular reviews of company and trust files to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • Ensure all correspondence and other communication is attended to professionally and promptly.
  • Conduct due diligence on investors/shareholders as per the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2002 and the Code on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
  • Ensure all KYC documents are on file, valid and up-to-date.

 

 

Relationship Officer

Job description:

  • Guide directors as to their duties, responsibilities and changes in regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular reviews of company and trust files to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • Ensure all correspondence and other communication is attended to professionally and promptly.
  • Conduct due diligence on investors/shareholders as per the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2002 and the Code on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
  • Ensure all KYC documents are on file, valid and up-to-date.

 

 

Compliance Analyst

Job Description:

The main duties will include:

  • Collating and reviewing Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”) documents and attending to queries
  • Following onboarding procedures
  • Ongoing reviews of CDDs
  • Ensuring CDDs are kept up to date
  • Conducting regular reviews of client files and transactions
  • Preparing compliance reports
  • Reporting to the Compliance Officer on status of reviews
  • Diligently saving, organising CDDs and reports
  • Providing support to the Senior KYC Analyst
  • Any other ad-hoc duties

 

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

  • Degree Holder (minimum 2:1 in Management / Finance)
  • Focused, meticulous and organized
  • Relevant experience would be a definite advantage

 

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