Accounts Assistant at Centum

Principal Accountabilities 

Transaction processing

• He/she will maintain and update investor databases, process capital calls and distributions in a timely and accurate manner, prepare and distribute accurate and timely reports to investors, management, and other stakeholders.

Compliance and Controls

• Ensure that tax filings are done within the stipulated time frame including preparation of withholding tax & reconciliations.

Financial reporting

•  He/she will prepare accounting reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cashflow statements under supervision by the Senior Fund Accountant. He/she will assist in analysing financial information that will aid decision making.

Records maintenance

• He/ She will work with the Financial Advisors to ensure filing of all finance & operations related records.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• CPA(K) or ACCA qualification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business/finance related field (BCom, BSc (Finance) etc).
• Graduated within the last 3 years.
• At least 1-year experience in a finance/operations department (Experience in Fund management is an added advantage)

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• An effective team player
• IT proficiency including advanced MS Excel skills
• Ability to work effectively and with minimum supervision
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in reconciliations
• Awareness of business trends
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills