Assistant Manager – Shared Services

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Assistant Manager in the Shared Services Team will play a critical role in reviewing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing key bookkeeping tasks. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills and maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and service delivery to clients.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Review and prepare complex financial statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS and client requirements.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end closings.
• Liaise with auditors to facilitate timely completion of audits and resolution of audit queries.
• Support tax compliance processes including coordination with advisors and clients.
• Allocate workloads, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
• Review work prepared by accountants, providing feedback to maintain quality and consistency.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls and process improvements.
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions to improve accuracy and productivity.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams to ensure expectations are met.
• Provide guidance, training, and coaching to accountants and junior team members.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• ACCA fully or partly qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 12 years of accounting experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or review role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & WELLBEING

JTC is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive organisation where all individuals feel welcome and feel able to participate in the workplace fully. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes supporting employee wellbeing so that people feel equipped to thrive.