Senior Associate, Operations Senior Associate, Operations

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

• Strategic Focus
• These responsibilities relate to long-term planning, innovation, and aligning with organizational goals:
• Thought Leadership and Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities for automation/process improvements and implement changes to enhance team efficiency. Automate and document processes as needed.
• Support senior leadership
• Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.
• Continuous improvement focus
• Identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
• Operational Management
• These tasks involve the day-to-day execution of duties and ensuring smooth operations:
• Team Management
• Provide guidance and support to a team of accounting reviewers. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture. Supervise employees to ensure quality and productivity.
• Project Management
• Oversee the review and delivery of financial statements and other accounting reports, ensuring they are reviewed to a quality standard and completed on time.
• Technical Oversight
• Ensure the team follows established procedures and appropriate practices in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS. Manage technical research and application of accounting standards.
• Client Service Delivery
• Maintain a high client service level and review client reports and financial statements for accuracy and completeness while meeting deadlines.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, provide regular updates, and address concerns.
• Documentation
• Ensure all accounting review activities are well-documented and comply with organizational standards.
• Problem Solving
• Address and resolve issues related to technical pronouncements, disclosures, etc.
• Governance & Risk
• This includes compliance, risk mitigation, and adherence to regulatory and internal standards:
• Escalation Management
• Escalate issues/incidents at the right time and to the right levels to address operational and business risks.
• Performance & Risk Management
• Prepare and present performance reports and identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance.
• Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders
• Communicate issues, risks, and solutions clearly and effectively.
• The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

Experience & Personal Attributes

• Qualifications:
• Educational and Professional Qualifications:
• Chartered Accountant / Master s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations within the financial services industry.
• Personal Attributes:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to manage team
• Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices
• Ability to analyse, resolve and document problems and resolutions
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Continuous improvement focus, with the ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements
• Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders to communicate issues, risks, and solutions
• Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels
• Self-driven and motivated with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement