Bookkeeping of bank account transactions for FPTL and its products:
Creation of monthly reconciliation reports for use by the administration team;
Undertake regular data integrity checks to ensure all entries have been bookkept and reconciled correctly;
Assist with loading year-end valuations and direct contributions to support the production of annual statements; and
Preparation of annual accounts for submission to the Jersey Tax Department, where required.
Assist with the generation of data for regulatory reporting such as NRA and FATCA / CRS.
Risk Management:
Understand and apply local legislation relating to drug trafficking, money laundering, terrorist financing and any other legislation that impacts on the conduct of fiduciary business within the jurisdiction;
Report complaints, operational risks & suspicions etc., in accordance with local procedures;
Ensure that risk issues are reported to the Directors and Compliance as appropriate;
Understand, apply and adhere to FPTL’s risk management policies and procedures and, where appropriate, be proactive in identifying and proposing improvements;
Assess and manage risk situations to avert potential risk issues for both Clients and FPTL and to ensure that the assets of both are protected;
Draft and review policies and procedures; and
Ensure that any Client complaints are dealt with in a timely manner and at the right level.
Corporate Governance:
Actively champion Fairway values by promoting a culture of professionalism, teamwork and leadership;
Have an understanding of FPTL’s and Fairway’s vision and the direction in which the Group is heading;
Understand how the role of each individual contributes to FPTL’s and Fairway’s vision; and
Understand and acknowledge the need for change, when required.
Personnel Management
Contribute effectively in meetings;
Develop good time management skills;
Build morale and team spirit within FPTL;
Attend seminars and workshops, read industry publications and advisory briefs and follow developments in pensions and wealth management to enhance professional and technical knowledge;
Shape one's own development by identifying areas to improve own knowledge and skills and actively seek assistance;
Develop techniques for coping with time/deadline pressures; and
Maintain evidence of continuing professional development ('CPD') with at least 15 hours relevant activity per annum. No more than five hours of recorded CPD should be accounted for by time spent reading professional and industry publications.
SkillsandKnowledge
Understanding of accounts/ bookkeeping fundamentals;
Understanding of account preparation;
Basic understanding of pension products;
Good interpersonal skills;
Excellent time management and organisational skills;
Good IT and systems skills;
Sound judgement;
General understanding of financial markets and finance in general;
Excellent communication skills;
Knowledge of compliance issues and the regulatory framework within which FPTL operates; and
Proactive attitude.
Professional Qualifications and Minimum Relevant Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within the financial services; and
No formal qualification required but willingness to study a relevant accountancy/ bookkeeping qualification.