Assistant Manager, Trust

Principal Accountabilities:

• To ensure the accurate and timely preparation of the trusts accounts.
• To ensure the accurate and timely preparation of the trusts financial statements, adhering to relevant accounting standards and guidelines.
• To prepare financial information and statements to deadlines and specified targets.
• To provide accounting support and guidance to the trust administration team.
• To assist to provide trust administration to the trusts under management.
• To assist in the timely review of financial statements, ensuring consistency and accuracy is maintained within client accounting and to make recommendations for improvements.
• To assist in monitoring workflow and accounts status.
• To communicate and liaise with the trust administration team and to mentor team members.
• To record all time on the Company’s time recording system and ensure narrative is clear.
• Such other duties as the management may at times reasonably require.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in trust accounting, client accounting, fund accounting, or a related finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing trust accounts, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with accounting or trust accounting systems will be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Able to explain financial information clearly and confidently.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin, to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders where required.