PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FAMILY OFFICE ACCOUNTS ROLE AND ONLY CANDIDATES WITH THIS SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. IT IS NOT A REGULAR ACCOUNTANT POSITION. ROLE SUMMARY To independently manage the complete books of accounts for the Family Office, ensuring accurate financial report...
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The Role PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FAMILY OFFICE ACCOUNTS ROLE AND ONLY CANDIDATES WITH THIS SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. IT IS NOT A REGULAR ACCOUNTANT POSITION. ROLE SUMMARY To independently manage the complete books of accounts for the Family Office, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective management of financial transactions with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity. Key Responsibilities 1. Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts for the Family Office, ensuring all financial records are up to date and compliant with accounting standards. 2. Manage day-to-day accounting transactions, including receipts, payments, bank entries, and journal postings with accuracy and timeliness. 3. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements and expense summaries. 4. Perform regular bank reconciliations and ledger reviews to ensure data accuracy and identify discrepancies. 5. Ensure proper documentation and systematic record keeping of all financial transactions and supporting documents. 6. Monitor cash flow and provide financial insights and updates to the family/principal to support informed decision-making. 7. Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and banking partners as required. 8. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles, financial regulations, and internal controls. 9. Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial information and records at all times. 10. Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements Skills & Competencies Functional Skills Strong knowledge of family accounting principles and financial reporting standards Expertise in preparing financial statements, including Profit & Loss Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar) Strong understanding of reconciliations, ledger management, and financial controls Ability to manage end-to-end accounting independently Behavioral Competencies High level of integrity and confidentiality Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Organized, disciplined, and deadline-oriented Professional communication skills Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance Experience Minimum 3 years of experience as a Family Accountant or handling personal/family books independently Additional 2 years of experience in a structured corporate environment Certifications Professional accounting certifications (ACCA / CA Inter) preferred
About the company KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES" Who we are: Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today. Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates. Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill. What we do: Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the clients team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills Why Us: The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.
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