Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus
These responsibilities relate to long-term planning, innovation, and aligning with organizational goals:
Thought Leadership and Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for automation/process improvements and implement changes to enhance team efficiency. Automate and document processes as needed.
Support senior leadership
Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.
Continuous improvement focus
Identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
Operational Management
These tasks involve the day-to-day execution of duties and ensuring smooth operations:
Team Management
Provide guidance and support to a team of accounting reviewers. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture. Supervise employees to ensure quality and productivity.
Project Management
Oversee the review and delivery of financial statements and other accounting reports, ensuring they are reviewed to a quality standard and completed on time.
Technical Oversight
Ensure the team follows established procedures and appropriate practices in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS. Manage technical research and application of accounting standards.
Client Service Delivery
Maintain a high client service level and review client reports and financial statements for accuracy and completeness while meeting deadlines.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, provide regular updates, and address concerns.
Documentation
Ensure all accounting review activities are well-documented and comply with organizational standards.
Problem Solving
Address and resolve issues related to technical pronouncements, disclosures, etc.
Governance & Risk
This includes compliance, risk mitigation, and adherence to regulatory and internal standards:
Escalation Management
Escalate issues/incidents at the right time and to the right levels to address operational and business risks.
Performance & Risk Management
Prepare and present performance reports and identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance.
Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders
Communicate issues, risks, and solutions clearly and effectively.
The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

Experience & Personal Attributes

Qualifications:
Educational and Professional Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant / Master s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance
Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations within the financial services industry.
Personal Attributes:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to manage team
Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices
Ability to analyse, resolve and document problems and resolutions
Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team
Strong organization and time management skills
Continuous improvement focus, with the ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements
Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders to communicate issues, risks, and solutions
Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels
Self-driven and motivated with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement

Senior Associate - Operations

Senior Associate - Operations

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