JOB PURPOSE
The Assistant Manager assists the Manager and/or Director in daily deliverables to provide excellent service to clients. They provide financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports, submitting the reports to the client and are able to coach junior staff in the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Handle full set of accounts and bank operations for clients. Assists to manage daily work with high complexity, including closing full set of books, SFC compliance documents, capital account, annual financial statements, profits tax returns with tax computations, trade and shipping services, and other tailor made management reports/ financial analysis;
• Maintains relationship with clients and internal/external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, IRD and other government departments on client company’s affairs, accounts, bank accounts, tax filing, etc.;
• Query management with internal and external- 3rd party stakeholders;
• Assist Manager in preparing proposal for clients;
• Supervises Senior Accountants, Accountants and Junior Accountants, and reviews draft deliverables;
• Assists Manager/Director to oversee daily operations of the Accounting department and to implement internal control procedures;
• Assists Manager/Director to train & coach junior staff;
• Assists Manager/Director to follow up on Debtors list (client invoices);
• Prepares and checks various reports as requested by clients;
• Prepares and supervises accountant audits.

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
• Degree Holder in Accountancy or business related disciplines;
• Professional qualification holder (CPA Certificate)
• Minimum 5 – 6 years relevant experience in CPA firms or multinational companies;
• Sound knowledge of international accounting and banking practices;
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Pursuing or qualified in Local professional examinations.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS (JOB BAND 4 COMPETENCIES)
Knowledge
• Generates ideas for improvement based on past experience
• Will keep up to date with business trends/ changes in law that will impact their role
• Is aware of client contracts & what is W.I.P. / “out of scope”
• Identifies and promotes opportunities to share best practices
• Strives for high standards of delivery to clients

Commercial Awareness / Financial accountability
• Understands TMF Group’s services, and how the organisation is structured
• Understands and applies control, risk and governance frameworks consistently
• Records time accurately and within deadlines
• Is involved in or responsible for debt collection and negotiation of fees with clients in his/her area of responsibility
• Is mindful financially of personal impact on business

People Management
• Will delegate work across the team as appropriate
• May manage a team, supporting development of more junior team members through objective setting and delivering constructive feedback
• Expected to support less experienced staff
• Understands own motivation and personal impact in optimising personal and team performance

Stakeholder Engagement
• Builds and maintains relationships at all levels across the Group
• Is mindful of culture differences across a diverse organization
• Communicates information in a clear and concise manner
• Manages stakeholders' expectations with regards to delivery, escalating concerns as appropriate.

Corporate Citizenship
• Puts colleagues / clients at the centre of everything they do to ensure a positive experience
• Acts with integrity
• Upholds the values of the organisation in all they do
• Trustworthy team member who considers those around them

Strategic Input
• Situational understanding of needs of role and will find solutions / more efficient ways of working within parameters

- Attractive salary and bonus
- Professional, dynamic working environment
- Aon Insurance, social insurance according to the Law, annual outing trip, training opportunity