Funds Officer
- Recruiter
- Alter Domus
- Location
- Saint-Helier, JE
- Salary
- Customised compensation structure
- Posted
- 17 Jan 2022
- Closes
- 17 Feb 2022
- Job role
- Fund accountant
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
We are currently looking for an Officer within Real Estate Funds. We offer a dynamic and international working environment with the benefit of customised training adapted to your needs throughout your career.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Aiding a Senior Officer in the delivery of all administrative and company secretarial services to certain clients receiving on-the-job training where appropriate, including:
- Taking an active part in the initial setup of any new funds take-on and liaising with independent tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries as part of the set-up process;
- Assisting with the preparation and collation of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence files;
- Organising, preparing meeting invitations and agendas forboard meetings and taking relevant minutes;
- Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries;
- Preparation of regulatory forms and returns as required for client entities and liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as JFSC;
- Ensuring effective cash management of client entities and undertaking cash reconciliations;
- Processing business and client payments as well as raising of client invoices; and
- Preparing Jersey tax returns and assisting with monitoring changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment and taking appropriate action; and
- Assistance with general administrative tasks and business projects as necessary.
Your Profile:
- You will be educated to the equivalent of 5 GCSE’s (equivalent of grades 5 to 9 in Maths and English preferred), A-Level or University Degree;
- Studying or be prepared to study towards a recognised professional qualification, such as ICSA (study costs fully supported by Alter Domus)
- Knowledge or previous experience in fund or corporate services administration will be considered as an asset (but not essential);
- Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines;
- Excellent communication skills; and
- You possess team spirit, a willingness and capacity to build strong client relationships and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate;
- High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills.
ABOUT US
Independent and possessing more than eighteen years' experience in its field, Alter Domus has become a leader in corporate and management services for private equity, debt, infrastructure and real estate funds as well as listed and unlisted companies.
Our staff of over 3,000 people also provides fund administration and financial reporting services. We mentor and develop our employees’ technical knowledge and practical skills. We also champion commitment and a customer-oriented mindset.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.